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YA08 VVE

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,730 mi
Last recorded182,730 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 VVE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 182,730 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 182,656 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 174,437 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 159,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush showing of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 142,908 miles

front brake discs are lipped

front wipers smear the screen slightly

Fail 10 May 2018 142,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs are lipped

front wipers smear the screen slightly

Pass 9 May 2017 124,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 108,391 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

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

Fail 14 May 2015 94,247 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 94,247 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 77,277 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 77,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2013 55,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic cil covers

Pass 17 May 2012 37,683 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 VVE is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 VVE registered?

YA08 VVE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 August 2008.

Is YA08 VVE safe to buy?

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