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YB08 RKV

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,868 mi
Last recorded115,868 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 RKV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 115,868 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 115,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 112,840 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 112,773 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all the arms and bushes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle top to bottom all the arms bushes corroded

Rear spring pockets corrodded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 106,595 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 101,026 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2018 94,933 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,594 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,128 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding when rotated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,195 miles

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

n/s number plate light cover missing

surface rust noted on suspension parts and sills

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,341 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,593 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 50,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,956 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,204 miles

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)

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 RKV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

YB08 RKV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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