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YB08 UYW

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

217,799 mi
Last recorded217,799 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UYW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 217,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 196,961 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut/split in tread

Fail 10 Oct 2017 196,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut/split in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2016 179,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 179,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 163,086 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)

n/s/f brake is slightly stiff to rotate

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread pattern but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 10 Oct 2014 148,502 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 148,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 134,040 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 120,021 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,931 miles

btoh rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges and close to legal limit

Fail 17 Oct 2011 100,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

btoh rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges and close to legal limit

Fail 29 Jul 2011 94,746 miles

Both rear tyres wearing more on shoulders and deteriorating.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 94,746 miles

Both rear tyres wearing more on shoulders and deteriorating.

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 UYW is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

YB08 UYW is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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