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DU08 VHO

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,621 mi
Last recorded164,621 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VHO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 164,621 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 164,621 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 160,877 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 150,803 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 150,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 150,599 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 150,599 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 142,848 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 142,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement caliper operation (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both Front Tyres Wearing Edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 134,878 miles

engine covers ,undertrays & sill covers fitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 123,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long parking brake travel

Pass 27 Mar 2014 111,055 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,191 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 96,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitor indicates a system malfunction

Vehicle undertrays damaged -offside and nearside front floor areas

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,860 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,740 miles

air bag light on

Pass 5 Feb 2011 70,737 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 VHO is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

DU08 VHO is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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