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YB08 FMX

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,738 mi
Last recorded88,738 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 FMX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 88,738 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 83,212 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 80,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 76,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 73,185 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 71,230 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 70,344 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively 20kg (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges . 2254518 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2020 70,343 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 40kg (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively 20kg (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges . 2254518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 70,001 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,460 miles

inner sills corroded

offside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

rear tyre tread depths low

Fail 1 Jun 2018 68,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

inner sills corroded

offside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 26 May 2017 64,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 63,062 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 63,022 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 58,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 50,921 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 43,340 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 43,338 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 35,082 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 35,081 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 26,517 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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YB08 FMX is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YB08 FMX, 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 YB08 FMX registered?

YB08 FMX is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is YB08 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 FMX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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