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YB08 FNE

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,094 mi
Last recorded153,094 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 FNE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 153,094 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm, perishing and has a cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 139,634 miles

Exhaust pipe/flange corroded.

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight damage and cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 139,634 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust pipe/flange corroded.

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight damage and cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 132,318 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 132,318 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 121,092 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 121,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 102,828 miles

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

slight seepage of grease coming from o/s/f cv boot

Fail 30 Dec 2015 102,828 miles

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

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

slight seepage of grease coming from o/s/f cv boot

Pass 3 Jan 2015 89,590 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 86,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

corrosion on exhaust in places

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

wear & corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 15 May 2014 86,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

corrosion on exhaust in places

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

wear & corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 16 May 2013 76,307 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 62,577 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 62,576 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

vehicle protection covering fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,712 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 FNE is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB08 FNE, 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 FNE registered?

YB08 FNE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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