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DV08 PVL

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,734 mi
Last recorded110,734 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 PVL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 110,734 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 102,435 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 94,638 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 85,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 85,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,140 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 61,926 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,570 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,551 miles

nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes perishing

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

rear exhaust joint area has a slight blow

Fail 5 Jul 2017 47,551 miles

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

nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes perishing

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

rear exhaust joint area has a slight blow

Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,269 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 39,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,599 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,290 miles

ALL TYRES ARE CONSIDERED PERISHED/STRONG RECOMMEND MONITOR

all tyres are considerably aged in appearance

both rear tyres are very low tread at outer edges/4mm where testable

n/s/f tyre obviously low pressure at presentation 12 psi

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2013 16,151 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 16,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 14,304 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,741 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 12,741 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DV08 PVL is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV08 PVL, 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 DV08 PVL registered?

DV08 PVL is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DV08 PVL safe to buy?

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