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DU08 VHK

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

149,114 mi
Last recorded149,114 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VHK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2023 149,114 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

both rear light lenses damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2022 145,638 miles

Both rear light lenses damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 145,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear light lenses damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 141,644 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 137,419 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 137,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 134,539 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 129,413 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 121,902 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 121,900 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm & wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

o/s/r brake pads low

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm Perished & wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 115,369 miles

o/s tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 31 Aug 2016 115,369 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

o/s tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,895 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 108,895 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 97,527 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 2 Jun 2014 97,527 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,293 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,126 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 23 Feb 2012 66,402 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,402 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,163 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 50,163 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 49,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VHK is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

DU08 VHK is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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