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FE08 YFP

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,018 mi
Last recorded172,018 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YFP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 172,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 172,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 167,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 154,740 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

excess travel handbrake

Pass 17 Mar 2018 139,417 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 139,417 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,544 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 110,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,611 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,817 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,905 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 53,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,598 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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FE08 YFP is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YFP, 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 YFP registered?

FE08 YFP is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FE08 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 YFP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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