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WX58 YKB

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,843 mi
Last recorded81,843 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX58 YKB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 81,843 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 80,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 79,376 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 79,370 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Nearside 192 - Offside 128, imbalance 33% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake performance weak but axle total is adequate

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 77,927 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 76,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,042 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,018 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 67,905 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged. Ply/Cord not exposed

Surface cracking to nearside front and offside front tyre

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 67,905 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged. Ply/Cord not exposed

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Surface cracking to nearside front and offside front tyre

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 61,960 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,985 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 56,977 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,383 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,774 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 44,774 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,916 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 32,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 24,512 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 24,512 miles

Nearside Front 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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WX58 YKB is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YKB, 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 WX58 YKB registered?

WX58 YKB is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 December 2008.

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