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DY08 SZT

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,282 mi
Last recorded124,282 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 SZT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 124,282 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged with sharp edges

Fail 13 Aug 2024 124,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged with sharp edges

Pass 28 Jul 2023 113,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Poor headlamp beam imge nearside plus offside

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 113,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut plus worn inner edge / wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Poor headlamp beam imge nearside plus offside

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 105,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 105,757 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,789 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 96,789 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,180 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 90,170 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,632 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,909 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,516 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 59,689 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Flat spots on both rear tyres also cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,253 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,283 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 51,283 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,780 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,700 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 SZT is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

DY08 SZT is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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