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SY08 UAU

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,671 mi
Last recorded164,671 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 UAU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 164,671 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 164,671 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor linkage broken (afs light on) (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 147,996 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 132,757 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 119,540 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 119,518 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2015 105,893 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 83,653 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,674 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 63,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system starting to corrode

front and rear brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2012 49,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

front and rear brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,985 miles

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

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

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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SY08 UAU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY08 UAU, 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 SY08 UAU registered?

SY08 UAU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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