CarVerify

Free Car Check

YA57 YLN

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,222 mi
Last recorded165,222 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 YLN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 165,222 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper hand brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer sill thin in parts

Underside of vehicle corroded in parts

all suspension components coroded & front sub frame

Pass 22 Jan 2020 159,352 miles

Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Fuel tank straps corroded

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Jan 2020 159,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Fuel tank straps corroded

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jan 2019 152,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 152,258 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 147,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Suspension components corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Fail 31 Jan 2018 147,656 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust badly holed (7.3.A.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension components corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 25 Jan 2017 142,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper broken

suspension corroded

underside corroded in parts

Fail 25 Jan 2017 142,752 miles

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

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

front bumper broken

suspension corroded

underside corroded in parts

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,548 miles

Chip on windscreen

Nearside Front bumper damaged & loose

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 10 Sep 2015 137,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect light to dull (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)

Chip on windscreen

Nearside Front bumper damaged & loose

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 120,929 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 120,929 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 103,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,792 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 86,792 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,763 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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YA57 YLN is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YLN, 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

How do I check the history of YA57 YLN?

You can check the full history of YA57 YLN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YA57 YLN registered?

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

Is YA57 YLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA57 YLN shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA57 YLN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YA57 YLN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.