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DU08 XXL

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,692 mi
Last recorded173,692 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 XXL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 173,692 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 162,286 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2016 152,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 138,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 138,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 115,880 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 115,880 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front wiper slightly streaky.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,511 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 94,511 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,396 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 76,396 miles

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

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

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

sight bind from front brakes

Pass 17 May 2011 58,623 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 58,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front 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 XXL is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

DU08 XXL is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DU08 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 XXL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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