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VX57 RYH

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,033 mi
Last recorded116,033 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 RYH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 116,033 miles

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

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

Handbrake high

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside has some corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2025 109,839 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight repair/leak (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body, sills corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2025 109,533 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 96,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 96,603 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 94,364 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 91,438 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 87,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,968 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 61,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,706 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 50,706 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 38,973 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,376 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 18,990 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 12,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 12,569 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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VX57 RYH is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VX57 RYH, 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 VX57 RYH registered?

VX57 RYH is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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