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YB08 WSE

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,009 mi
Last recorded141,009 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 141,009 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 127,344 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 127,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 111,981 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 111,981 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 99,665 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 99,665 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Aug 2014 86,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,394 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,064 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,854 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 WSE is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

YB08 WSE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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