MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Park brake requirements only just met
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Not connected (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Park brake requirements only just met
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
under trays fitted
Body has slight corrosion offside/nearside rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside/nearside front (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside/nearside rear (2.4.G.1)
centre rear seat belt missing
Body has slight corrosion offside/nearside rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside/nearside front (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside/nearside rear (2.4.G.1)
centre rear seat belt missing
under trays fitted
Nearside Front tyre 2 to 3mm
Nearside Rear brake binding on
Offside Front tyre 2 to 3mm
panel and paint damage on n/s/f bumper
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
possible disc fault
slight low effort on n/s rear park
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge ,wearing uneven
o/s/r brake binding slightly
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r inner tyre wall cut no cords showing
o/s/r inner tyre tread wearing uneven
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs inner surfaces have slight wear and corrosion
rear discs inner surfaces slightly corroded
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YB08 RKE is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 RKE, 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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YB08 RKE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 July 2008.
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