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YB08 WRK

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,650 mi
Last recorded136,650 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WRK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 136,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering has more assistance in one direction

Fail 16 Mar 2020 136,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering has more assistance in one direction

Pass 11 Apr 2019 128,310 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

power steering has more assistance in one direction

Fail 11 Apr 2019 128,310 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

power steering has more assistance in one direction

Pass 23 Apr 2018 119,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 111,215 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 102,574 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 93,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nails and small cuts to near side rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 85,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,638 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,638 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,431 miles

AA sticker on n/s of windscreen

Lights wont turn off with ignition on

Fail 17 Jun 2011 42,431 miles

AA sticker on n/s of windscreen

Lights wont turn off with ignition on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WRK is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRK, 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 WRK registered?

YB08 WRK is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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