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DY08 AWZ

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,569 mi
Last recorded174,569 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 AWZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 174,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a, chassis. sub-frame

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 174,092 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear anti roll bar link plastic rivets are deteriorated

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

dpf lamp is flashing

parking brake lever has moderate-high lever travel

Pass 15 Apr 2019 162,856 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills os and ns (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2018 152,999 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 159,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 141,840 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 141,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 130,953 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 116,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,204 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,093 miles

weld repair to dpf filter in exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2013 81,233 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 68,686 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 68,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,369 miles

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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DY08 AWZ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 AWZ registered?

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

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