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CA08 YMM

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,644 mi
Last recorded105,644 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YMM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 105,644 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers

Pass 28 Mar 2025 101,528 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 95,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside rear inner sills corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2023 84,919 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front wheel binding

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 84,919 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front wheel binding

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,045 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,618 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subfames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,600 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 65,599 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,944 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 56,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,704 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 54,704 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,765 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,828 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,654 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 37,295 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,343 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,416 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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CA08 YMM is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CA08 YMM, 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 CA08 YMM registered?

CA08 YMM is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CA08 YMM safe to buy?

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