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DU08 VJA

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,201 mi
Last recorded172,201 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 172,201 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 170,391 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 163,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 155,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 146,496 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 146,496 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 136,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 136,469 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 123,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 123,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 109,842 miles

unable to test rear center seatbelt as has a child seat fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2012 109,842 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly advise

unable to test rear center seatbelt as has a child seat fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2011 97,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres treads cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

offside headlamp poor image

Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,489 miles

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

both rear tyres treads cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

offside headlamp poor image

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 VJA is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

DU08 VJA is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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