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FE08 YMH

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,350 mi
Last recorded122,350 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YMH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 122,350 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 122,350 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image... requires polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,126 miles

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 3 Jan 2024 111,693 miles

surface rust build on suspension components

Pass 3 Jan 2023 104,722 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,311 miles

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 16 Jan 2021 93,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 87,420 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 87,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,380 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 28 Jan 2019 80,357 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 13 Jan 2018 75,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 72,987 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 72,987 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,076 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,273 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Fail 12 Mar 2015 55,273 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Mar 2013 39,279 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,279 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,423 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 YMH is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

FE08 YMH is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is FE08 YMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 YMH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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