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YC08 GXR

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,892 mi
Last recorded139,892 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 GXR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 139,892 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 134,150 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 123,960 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 110,069 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear middle and rear joines

Pass 13 May 2021 101,454 miles

Headlights deteriorating

Underside of body corroding

Fail 13 May 2021 101,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction O2 sensor (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlights deteriorating

Underside of body corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2021 100,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords @tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,747 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 95,747 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 87,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing castling on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,214 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various part and places

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,206 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Eml light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,908 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection off the belts

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,745 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,875 miles

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

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

O/S/Rear tyre is slightly out of shape

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 57,875 miles

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)

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

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

O/S/Rear tyre is slightly out of shape

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 49,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,910 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,568 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 34,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 GXR is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

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

Is YC08 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 GXR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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