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YB08 UYJ

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,744 mi
Last recorded161,744 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UYJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 161,744 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 161,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 150,564 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 150,564 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 128,207 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 119,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 108,303 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 108,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,867 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 71,460 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 53,338 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 37,208 miles

o/s/r tyre 3.0 mm low inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,188 miles

both rear tyres wearing on iner treads

Pass 16 May 2012 21,743 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 16,036 miles

o/s/f tyre running off on inside

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 UYJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

YB08 UYJ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 UYJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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