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YB08 UXT

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,770 mi
Last recorded153,770 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UXT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 153,770 miles

play n/s/f upper sus arm bush

rear exhaust hanger corroded

big oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2019 153,765 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

big oil leak

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

play in n/s/f upper sus arm bush

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 146,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 146,971 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 160,671 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2017 139,748 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2016 123,732 miles

DPF warning lamp on

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering heavier on left hand lock than right hand lock. Recommend further investigation.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 123,352 miles

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

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

DPF warning lamp on

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering heavier on left hand lock than right hand lock. Recommend further investigation.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 102,324 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 102,318 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,407 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

os front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,397 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 62,397 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 58,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 58,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UXT is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UXT, 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 UXT registered?

YB08 UXT is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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