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EJ08 DNU

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,981 mi
Last recorded124,981 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 DNU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 124,981 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 120,642 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 120,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 114,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,417 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 100,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 93,054 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 86,756 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 81,337 miles

Offside Rear brake pads are over half worn

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

Pass 10 May 2018 73,830 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 66,090 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 66,090 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 59,874 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 59,874 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,136 miles

rear brake pads are approx 70% worn

Pass 2 May 2014 46,278 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 46,090 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 May 2013 38,235 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 38,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2011 22,803 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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EJ08 DNU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EJ08 DNU, 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 EJ08 DNU registered?

EJ08 DNU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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