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DY08 GEU

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,536 mi
Last recorded193,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 GEU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 193,536 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 170,750 miles

Chassis and inner sills corroding

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2019 170,750 miles

Chassis and inner sills corroding

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2018 156,559 miles

O/s and n/s inner sills and chassis corroded

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 156,559 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/s and n/s inner sills and chassis corroded

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2018 156,559 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/s and n/s inner sills and chassis corroded

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 141,445 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 141,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 122,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 119,230 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 113,545 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 113,516 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 105,988 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,205 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,560 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 90,554 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn

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 GEU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY08 GEU, 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 GEU registered?

DY08 GEU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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