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YC08 EAY

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,490 mi
Last recorded129,490 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 EAY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 129,490 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 121,677 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,342 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,184 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 99,201 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 99,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,075 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 80,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,446 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,957 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,215 miles

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

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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YC08 EAY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC08 EAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC08 EAY registered?

YC08 EAY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is YC08 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 EAY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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