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DU08 VHJ

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,194 mi
Last recorded132,194 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VHJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 132,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 125,096 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 125,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 121,452 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 121,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 116,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 116,273 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 109,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,438 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pasted repair area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

covers underside of vehicle , surface corrosion prescribed/non prescribed areas and suspension components

front brake pads worn thin with wear/corrosion in brake disc faces and brake fluid between min/max

Fail 6 Nov 2020 101,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pasted repair area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

covers underside of vehicle , surface corrosion prescribed/non prescribed areas and suspension components

front brake pads worn thin with wear/corrosion in brake disc faces and brake fluid between min/max

Pass 3 Oct 2019 91,183 miles

Exhaust rear flange joints flaking corrosion

Some major components obscured by plastic under body cover panels

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,525 miles

Nearside rear tyre approaching tread limits 2mm remaining

Fail 31 Oct 2018 81,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre approaching tread limits 2mm remaining

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,842 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

plastic sill covers

tyre below 1.6mm outer edge

underbody trays

Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,653 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,760 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,450 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,165 miles

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 VHJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

DU08 VHJ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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