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FE08 YHV

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,332 mi
Last recorded127,332 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YHV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 127,332 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 110,990 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 110,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2nd yr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake only just met minimum effort limit

Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,813 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2021 106,813 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,433 miles

both rear axle tie bushes worn

Fail 24 Sep 2020 103,431 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear axle tie bushes worn

front pads low/discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield adrift

Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outside edge

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,345 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 68,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,324 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front inner brake pads wearing low allso n/s o/s rear brake pads worn on legal limit at time of test

n/s o/s rear tyres outer sidewalls showing slight signs of wear

n/s rear tyre tread area wearing low eg 2.8mm legal limit 1,6mm

Fail 30 Mar 2015 58,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front inner brake pads wearing low allso n/s o/s rear brake pads worn on legal limit at time of test

n/s o/s rear tyres outer sidewalls showing slight signs of wear

n/s rear tyre tread area wearing low eg 2.8mm legal limit 1,6mm

Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,800 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 48,800 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,898 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 38,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear screen wiper blade split at ends

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,588 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,813 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 YHV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 YHV, 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 YHV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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