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YB57 XZU

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,544 mi
Last recorded167,544 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 XZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 167,544 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 167,544 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 147,861 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 143,684 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2020 143,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 139,940 miles

Front Brake pads worn

TPMS lamp illuminated

Underside corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2018 139,940 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pads worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Underside corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 133,833 miles

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 15 Dec 2017 133,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective link rod bracket broken (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also both rear tyres have multiple cracks and cuts in sidewalls ()

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 17 Dec 2016 128,370 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 128,370 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 122,866 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 122,866 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 116,158 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 109,479 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 109,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nail in offside rear tyre not repairable

washer fluid low

Pass 21 Nov 2012 99,229 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 91,112 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,499 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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YB57 XZU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YB57 XZU, 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 YB57 XZU registered?

YB57 XZU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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