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SY08 YOX

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,782 mi
Last recorded117,782 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 117,782 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 112,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing also evident. Replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and components showing corrosion damage

Fail 1 Apr 2019 86,537 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre inner sidewall deteriorated, exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing also evident. Replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and components showing corrosion damage

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,321 miles

Has slight underbody corrosion

all brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 75,321 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Has slight underbody corrosion

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

all brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,834 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 66,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washers (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 64,513 miles

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

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

tpms light illuminated

Fail 14 Nov 2015 64,513 miles

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

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

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

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

tpms light illuminated

Pass 8 Nov 2014 53,479 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 53,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,890 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 44,890 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 42,730 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2012 36,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 36,816 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,186 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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SY08 YOX is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YOX, 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 YOX registered?

SY08 YOX is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is SY08 YOX safe to buy?

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