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AV57 YZB

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,533 mi
Last recorded202,533 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YZB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 202,533 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle and outer sills covering some components

nsf anti roll bar d bush has slight play

nsf tyre outer sidewall perished

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre getting low outer edge

osf valve perished

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017 202,524 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nsf tyre outer sidewall perished

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre getting low outer edge

osf valve perished

rear exhaust flange corroded

nsf anti roll bar d bush has slight play

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both sides rear brakes have slight bind

covers fitted to underside of vehicle and outer sills covering some components

Pass 23 Dec 2016 182,640 miles

floor,engine and outer sill covers fitted

osr outer brake disc face corroded

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 23 Dec 2016 182,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

floor,engine and outer sill covers fitted

osr outer brake disc face corroded

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 Dec 2015 160,785 miles

both front and both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

play in steering column bush

under floor shields fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 160,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

both front and both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre worn unevenly and 2mm

play in inner steering rack joints

play in steering column bush

under floor shields fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 141,060 miles

both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front inner brake disc facees corroded

front inner brake pads worn low

osf tyre worn to 2/3mm

Fail 12 Dec 2014 140,748 miles

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

both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front inner brake disc facees corroded

front inner brake pads worn low

osf tyre worn to 2/3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2013 129,532 miles

both rear brakes binding

floor and engine undershields fitted

front brake discs lipped

rear brakes work unevenly when applied

Pass 22 Dec 2012 115,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise battery sounded /low//weak

air con end cap missing

Fail 22 Dec 2012 115,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise battery sounded /low//weak

air con end cap missing

Pass 22 Dec 2011 101,314 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 77,503 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 77,503 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AV57 YZB is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV57 YZB, 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 AV57 YZB registered?

AV57 YZB is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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