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VO58 VYC

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,175 mi
Last recorded145,175 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VYC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 145,175 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded body (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system hub (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded body (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 141,040 miles

underbody corrosion floor, under covers fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 136,825 miles

front brake pads getting low

sill covers fitted

suspension corroded

under trays fitted

underbody corrosion floor and general

Fail 31 Jul 2020 136,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads getting low

sill covers fitted

suspension corroded

under trays fitted

underbody corrosion floor and general

Pass 27 Nov 2019 132,530 miles

underbody corrosion all suspension parts

underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 125,571 miles

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

undertrays underbody corrosion suspension components rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2018 125,571 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays underbody corrosion suspension components rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2017 117,774 miles

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

undertrays engine covers

Fail 24 Oct 2017 117,774 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

undertrays engine covers

Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,193 miles

undertrays fitted sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 104,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undertrays fitted sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2015 95,233 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 95,172 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,376 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,556 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall not reaching cords

Fail 5 Sep 2013 71,555 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall not reaching cords

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,836 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,437 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure

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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VO58 VYC is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VO58 VYC, 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 VO58 VYC registered?

VO58 VYC is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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