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DU08 VGO

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,004 mi
Last recorded133,004 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VGO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 133,004 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2019 129,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 115,327 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 115,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 102,527 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 102,527 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 90,049 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 90,049 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2015 76,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2014 63,045 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 63,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and cut in tyre wall [not to cords]

Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,963 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and cut on inner wall [not to cords]

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges. advise immediate replacement

Fail 15 Feb 2011 32,955 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and cut on inner wall [not to cords]

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges. advise immediate replacement

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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DU08 VGO is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU08 VGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU08 VGO registered?

DU08 VGO is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DU08 VGO safe to buy?

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