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VK58 DGV

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,176 mi
Last recorded171,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 DGV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 171,176 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear bumper slightly damaged.

Fail 13 Jan 2020 171,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear bumper slightly damaged.

Fail 10 Jan 2020 171,174 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sill cover X3 (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing split pin missing from track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not correctly fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside door mirror glass slightly insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside door mirror glass slightly insecure and slightly damaged

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 13 Aug 2018 159,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 4 Aug 2018 159,880 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bothside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 7 Aug 2017 152,700 miles

head lamp dipped beam slight dimness

Pass 16 Apr 2016 148,342 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 136,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 124,614 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 116,258 miles

both rear tyre treads bold on inner edges

Fail 20 Sep 2012 116,258 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads bold on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,740 miles

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

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

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

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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VK58 DGV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VK58 DGV, 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 VK58 DGV registered?

VK58 DGV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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