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YC08 KZS

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,022 mi
Last recorded155,022 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 KZS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 155,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also cracked and perished with no visible tread on both edges/BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (l))

Rear spare tyre has been runflat major sidewall damage

Pass 2 Jul 2020 140,624 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 140,624 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 136,626 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 121,165 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 121,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers+under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 110,899 miles

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

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 22 Apr 2017 110,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,716 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 99,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2015 90,411 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 90,411 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2014 81,017 miles

front wiper blades slight smearing

Fail 27 Apr 2014 81,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 20 Apr 2013 71,828 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 71,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 60,896 miles

near side rear side seats fitted. rear seat belts not tested.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,675 miles

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

Offside 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 KZS is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YC08 KZS, 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 YC08 KZS registered?

YC08 KZS is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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