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DY08 SZK

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,389 mi
Last recorded153,389 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 SZK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 153,389 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 153,365 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Fronts (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section Before Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached Both Rears (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure Seat Lifts By Hand off the Runners (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front & Rear Axles (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 137,564 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 137,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Unable to fully check nearside and central seats/belts due to seat back down at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,068 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 109,045 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 97,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted obscuring components

front brake discs distorted

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 18 May 2016 83,665 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,871 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 71,871 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,253 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 71,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,237 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,578 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,091 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,606 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 SZK is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

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

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