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YA08 TWV

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,610 mi
Last recorded143,610 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 TWV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 143,610 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 22 Nov 2023 143,607 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded, underside of car corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 143,139 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

underside of car corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 137,735 miles

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

underside of car corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 132,163 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 125,831 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 125,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,371 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 117,371 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 109,626 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 99,728 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 99,728 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,627 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

front brake discs slight judder

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,255 miles

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Fail 7 Oct 2014 68,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,512 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 58,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,255 miles

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

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

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

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 TWV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

YA08 TWV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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