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EK08 YRL

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,240 mi
Last recorded135,240 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YRL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 135,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 126,512 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2021 99,965 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 84,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 65,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 65,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip bulb mis-fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,253 miles

Corrosion to chassis & suspension components.

Exhaust in poor corroded condition

Fail 5 Nov 2018 55,253 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to chassis & suspension components.

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

Exhaust in poor corroded condition

Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,563 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,563 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,635 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 50,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 47,069 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 42,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 42,228 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,489 miles

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

cracking in n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,065 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,691 miles

both front tyre starting to wear on inner edge and slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,899 miles

Boot space full of stuff

Engine oil level low

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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EK08 YRL 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 70%.

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 EK08 YRL, 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 EK08 YRL registered?

EK08 YRL is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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