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DX08 YOM

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,878 mi
Last recorded68,878 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 YOM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,878 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 65,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 61,446 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 57,459 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 52,397 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 46,344 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,821 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 33,389 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 33,356 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 31,080 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 31,080 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,911 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 27,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,599 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 24,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,964 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2014 22,964 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,846 miles

wear both front tyres on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,448 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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DX08 YOM is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DX08 YOM, 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 DX08 YOM registered?

DX08 YOM is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is DX08 YOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 YOM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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