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YA57 VHW

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,058 mi
Last recorded128,058 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 VHW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 128,058 miles

Offside rear shock absorber is damp

Fail 26 Jan 2018 128,058 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake bind offside front/and nearside rear.

Offside rear shock absorber is damp

Offside rear tyre worn badly on the edges /tyre close to limits

Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,239 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,238 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,576 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 70,576 miles

Offside Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,450 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 52,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,475 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,309 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,430 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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YA57 VHW is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

YA57 VHW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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