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VO58 VYH

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,293 mi
Last recorded139,293 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VYH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 139,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 139,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 116,407 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 116,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,826 miles

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

car tested while underside wet

Fail 6 Dec 2021 108,821 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

car tested while underside wet

Pass 22 Dec 2020 99,436 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2020 99,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 May 2019 92,565 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 85,783 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 85,783 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 80,225 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,043 miles

damage to nearside rear light lens

Fail 31 May 2016 74,038 miles

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

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

damage to nearside rear light lens

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,156 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 69,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,152 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 39,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,246 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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VO58 VYH is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

VO58 VYH is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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