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EU08 GYS

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,714 mi
Last recorded129,714 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 GYS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 129,714 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 125,240 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 125,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 121,649 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,244 miles

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

hand brake lever travel

n/s rear tyre badly deteriorated in walls

o/s rear light lens cracked

rear exhaust joint corroded

tyre monitering light on

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 103,137 miles

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,897 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s wiper blade poor

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,053 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs lipped and o/s pads getting low

both rear exhaust joints corroded

child seat fitted

o/s rear and n/s front tyres low tread worn edges and deteriorated in treads

rear brake pads appear low

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,472 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,171 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 56,171 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,026 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 38,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,360 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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EU08 GYS is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU08 GYS, 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 EU08 GYS registered?

EU08 GYS is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is EU08 GYS safe to buy?

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