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EU08 GYW

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,133 mi
Last recorded142,133 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 GYW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 142,133 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 142,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 129,382 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 129,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 123,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2014 116,763 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front inner pads appear to be low

Fail 28 Apr 2014 116,753 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front inner pads appear to be low

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,481 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 72,293 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,293 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,411 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 GYW is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EU08 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

EU08 GYW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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The MOT history for EU08 GYW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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