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AM08 MYS

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,076 mi
Last recorded91,076 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 MYS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 91,076 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,407 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 83,726 miles

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED FRONT & REAR BOTH SIDES

Pass 17 Feb 2022 78,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,887 miles

suspension surface rust

Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,831 miles

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

under sills rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,984 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Jul 2017 68,984 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,476 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 64,476 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 64,326 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 56,148 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 50,409 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 42,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 35,795 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 35,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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AM08 MYS is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AM08 MYS, 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 AM08 MYS registered?

AM08 MYS is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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