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YA57 YBU

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,344 mi
Last recorded152,344 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 YBU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 152,344 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 152,344 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 150,029 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 150,026 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 146,883 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 143,651 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 143,650 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 138,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 138,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 130,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 114,434 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 103,747 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,349 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 92,349 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,506 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 71,919 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner rear brake pads not fully visible to assess.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,724 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,716 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 YBU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA57 YBU, 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 YA57 YBU registered?

YA57 YBU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is YA57 YBU safe to buy?

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