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EU08 GYY

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,053 mi
Last recorded126,053 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 GYY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 126,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothy sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas and covered by trims (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 126,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothy sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas and covered by trims (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 122,462 miles

Entire underside corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2023 122,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 116,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge no cords exposed tyre just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2022 116,096 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge no cords exposed tyre just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 109,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 109,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 105,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2020 105,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 99,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 94,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60x16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 94,429 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60x16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2017 87,530 miles

parking brake efficiency on required limit 16%

Pass 31 May 2016 79,471 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 69,780 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,841 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 60,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs very corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 39,070 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,617 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 GYY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GYY, 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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EU08 GYY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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