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DY08 AWV

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

199,721 mi
Last recorded199,721 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 AWV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 199,721 miles

DPF warning light flashing

TPMS warning light on

Pass 4 Dec 2019 193,227 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 182,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 182,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 172,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dpf light on

eml light on

Fail 6 Dec 2017 172,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dpf light on

eml light on

tpms light on

Pass 8 Dec 2016 161,353 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 145,582 miles

DPF light on

Engine Management light on

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 20 Nov 2015 145,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

DPF light on

Engine Management light on

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Rear wiper split

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 126,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 125,982 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,889 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 108,003 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 90,135 miles

air bag light on

dpf light on

Fail 16 Oct 2012 90,135 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn smooth on the inner edges of the tread

dpf light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,422 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 72,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,794 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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DY08 AWV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY08 AWV, 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 DY08 AWV registered?

DY08 AWV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is DY08 AWV safe to buy?

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