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DU08 VHY

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,501 mi
Last recorded113,501 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 113,501 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear exhaust joints corroded

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2020 113,301 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear exhaust joints corroded

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2019 107,288 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 95,680 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,684 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,375 miles

Offside head lamp dim.

Fail 4 Nov 2016 75,375 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside head lamp dim.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,594 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,298 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,333 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,333 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,281 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,306 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 VHY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

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

Is DU08 VHY safe to buy?

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