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DY08 YFG

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

235,194 mi
Last recorded235,194 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YFG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 235,194 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 235,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 230,332 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 220,975 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 202,770 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 202,768 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 185,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 171,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 150,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 130,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 111,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,463 miles

n/s/f driving/fog light insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,740 miles

undertrays fitted

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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DY08 YFG is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY08 YFG, 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 DY08 YFG registered?

DY08 YFG is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is DY08 YFG safe to buy?

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