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DY08 SZU

2008 Mazda 6

Red Lpg 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,598 mi
Last recorded199,598 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 SZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 199,598 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 182,323 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2022 159,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 159,336 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 145,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where pipe meets to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 145,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb located wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where pipe meets to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where pipe meets to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 139,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,502 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,736 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 94,700 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 92,567 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,322 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

offside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

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 SZU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,488cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

DY08 SZU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is DY08 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 SZU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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