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YA08 TXD

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,891 mi
Last recorded127,891 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 TXD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 127,891 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 114,899 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,883 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 77,931 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,767 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,055 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to body underside

fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 48,973 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,412 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

rear tyres have slightly uneven tread wear on inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2017 47,412 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

rear tyres have slightly uneven tread wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,673 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,897 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 40,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9MM & CRACKED AROUND SIDEWALL TO TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95-98% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,995 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os front tyre getting low & starting to perish

Fail 28 Sep 2013 32,429 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,650 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,355 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 25,799 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 25,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2011 25,755 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 TXD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXD, 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 TXD registered?

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

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