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FE08 YFV

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,512 mi
Last recorded138,512 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YFV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 138,512 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corossion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 132,743 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 132,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,131 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 116,077 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 116,076 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 112,787 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 112,787 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 105,659 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 3 Aug 2018 105,330 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,807 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,802 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 88,800 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,364 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 81,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,404 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,513 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,590 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 44,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,501 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 YFV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

FE08 YFV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is FE08 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 YFV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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