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EK08 YRS

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,564 mi
Last recorded187,564 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YRS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 187,564 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 177,284 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 166,633 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 157,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 157,250 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 145,864 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 145,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 132,101 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 118,789 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,056 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 97,291 miles

Mid section of vehicle undershield insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 97,291 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Mid section of vehicle undershield insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,554 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 83,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,857 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 60,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,594 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,559 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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EK08 YRS is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK08 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

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

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