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YA57 GCK

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,696 mi
Last recorded166,696 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 GCK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 166,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 160,162 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 144,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working but pre September 2009

Fail 11 Oct 2019 144,959 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

headlamp washers not working but pre September 2009

Pass 6 Oct 2018 140,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 140,895 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x 2on split pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 131,080 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Sep 2017 131,015 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 123,628 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 117,166 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,078 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 105,078 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 95,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 95,108 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 84,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,123 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 61,151 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 61,151 miles

Nearside Front 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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YA57 GCK is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YA57 GCK, 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 YA57 GCK registered?

YA57 GCK is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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