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YA08 GGJ

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,455 mi
Last recorded118,455 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 GGJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,455 miles

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

both dpf and tpms lamps illuminated at time of test

Fail 30 May 2018 118,395 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

both dpf and tpms lamps illuminated at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2017 108,695 miles

Front both fog lamps inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 2mm and wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective missing ()

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 18 May 2017 108,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rod broken from lower suspension arm (1.7.2)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked on inner edge at previously repaired weld (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Front both fog lamps inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 2mm and wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective missing ()

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 May 2016 99,416 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 99,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 90,810 miles

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

battery insecure

washer bottle leaking

Fail 22 May 2015 90,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

washer bottle leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,251 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,990 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 60,990 miles

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

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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YA08 GGJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YA08 GGJ, 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 YA08 GGJ registered?

YA08 GGJ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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