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YA08 NXL

2008 Mazda 6

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,877 mi
Last recorded120,877 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NXL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 120,877 miles

car smokes on idle slighty

Fail 24 Feb 2017 120,872 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 120,860 miles

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

Emissions not tested result void (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 113,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 113,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,721 miles

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

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 12 Jul 2013 98,058 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 98,058 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,854 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 58,341 miles

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 NXL is a 2008 Mazda 6 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

YA08 NXL is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is YA08 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 NXL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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