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WX58 YGU

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,536 mi
Last recorded96,536 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX58 YGU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2015 96,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

eml on

Pass 22 Oct 2014 86,798 miles

front discs corroded and have slight kick

o/s/f inner wing insecure

travel on handbrake

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2014 86,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs corroded and have slight kick

o/s/f inner wing insecure

travel on handbrake

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,172 miles

noise from o/s of engine around belt area

o/s/f tyre getting low

travel on handbrake

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,036 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 66,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 56,795 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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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WX58 YGU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX58 YGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WX58 YGU?

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What year was WX58 YGU registered?

WX58 YGU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is WX58 YGU safe to buy?

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