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FE08 YFD

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,421 mi
Last recorded158,421 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YFD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 158,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point areas covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point areas covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under side of vehicle and components covered in under seal

Pass 9 Jan 2024 155,211 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 149,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 146,359 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body and brake pipes are covered with under seal

Pass 15 Jan 2021 140,450 miles

Headlamps misty Sill covers fitted

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 136,282 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres edges worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 131,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strongly advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 131,241 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strongly advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 118,264 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,807 miles

Windscreen chipped

Nearside & Offside floor to sills rusty

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,375 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 71,891 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,204 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 42,811 miles

n/s rear exhaust pipe to rear box joint very slightly leaking but legal at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2012 42,811 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front brake inner pads worn allmost metal to metal and need changing now or very soon to avoid brake disc damage

n/s o/s rear inner brake pads just starting to wear slightly low ok at test

n/s rear exhaust pipe to rear box joint very slightly leaking but legal at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,079 miles

n/s o/s front brake performance slight run out slightly more on n/s possible uneven disc or pad wear but legal at time of test suggest possibly change disc and pads

n/s o/s rear brake pads starting to wear low allso front inner pads starting to wear low

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 YFD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE08 YFD, 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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FE08 YFD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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