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YB08 UYN

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,207 mi
Last recorded186,207 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UYN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 186,207 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 186,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 178,168 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

underbody corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 178,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside underperforming 50% (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 169,797 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 169,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 141,710 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 141,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 128,179 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 128,172 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 115,028 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 94,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil level halfway to X mark on dipstick.

Outer edge of o/s/f tyre tread worn.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,948 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 UYN is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UYN, 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 UYN registered?

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

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