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WK08 YAF

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 YAF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 77,245 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,069 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 70,066 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,445 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 65,445 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 25 Feb 2016 62,252 miles

Offside Rear parking brake performance down

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 57,040 miles

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

registration plate lights loose

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,040 miles

registration plate lights loose

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,029 miles

30% imbalance rear foot brake

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 43,029 miles

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

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

30% imbalance rear foot brake

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,062 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,618 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 37,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WK08 YAF is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WK08 YAF, 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 WK08 YAF registered?

WK08 YAF is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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