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WG08 YWO

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

221,290 mi
Last recorded221,290 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YWO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 221,290 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 208,322 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 208,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 192,899 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 177,120 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 166,456 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 166,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 144,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,793 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,414 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 54,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,478 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 46,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,772 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 30,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,637 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,256 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front seat belt stalk play in mounting

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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WG08 YWO is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WG08 YWO, 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 WG08 YWO registered?

WG08 YWO is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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