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DY08 TAU

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,762 mi
Last recorded50,762 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 TAU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 50,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2014 50,762 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,046 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,235 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,054 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 TAU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

DY08 TAU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is DY08 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 TAU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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