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DU08 VJO

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,685 mi
Last recorded141,685 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VJO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 141,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 136,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 129,775 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 118,895 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 118,895 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 108,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,927 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,195 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,083 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,556 miles

offside door mirror casing missing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,411 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 45,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre edges wearing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,641 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 27,640 miles

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

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

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

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 VJO is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

DU08 VJO is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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