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AY08 YJZ

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,645 mi
Last recorded136,645 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YJZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 136,645 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 136,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 131,861 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 126,562 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 120,481 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 111,682 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 111,682 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,934 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 104,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 88,957 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,618 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,036 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 68,978 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,827 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,050 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,346 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,706 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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AY08 YJZ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AY08 YJZ, 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 AY08 YJZ registered?

AY08 YJZ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is AY08 YJZ safe to buy?

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