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DY08 SZF

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,584 mi
Last recorded142,584 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 SZF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 142,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 123,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 117,245 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 111,343 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,428 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 108,428 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,220 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,750 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 96,431 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 96,431 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,622 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 92,622 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,358 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2013 65,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,683 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 39,765 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,137 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 SZF is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY08 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

DY08 SZF is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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