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FE08 YEU

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,566 mi
Last recorded164,566 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YEU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 164,566 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 164,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 164,136 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 163,442 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 163,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 162,522 miles

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under side of vehicle corroded

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Rear Lower under side of vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall been repaired

Fail 27 Mar 2019 162,516 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under side of vehicle corroded

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Rear Lower under side of vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall been repaired

Pass 27 Mar 2018 162,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 161,293 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 160,600 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 160,595 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 158,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 185,732 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 145,927 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2014 145,848 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 129,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s headlamp washer broken

Fail 5 Mar 2012 112,733 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt not checked. Child seat fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 112,733 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt not checked. Child seat fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 95,720 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 95,720 miles

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

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

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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FE08 YEU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 FE08 YEU, 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 FE08 YEU registered?

FE08 YEU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is FE08 YEU safe to buy?

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