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YC08 KZT

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 KZT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 98,010 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 98,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,153 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 92,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 92,090 miles

Emissions not tested will not rev ex/flutchating (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

s/ corosion to under body/parts

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,157 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3MM

Offside O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT APRX 1.6MM ! - n/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3/4mm

Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,157 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3MM

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

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

Offside O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT APRX 1.6MM ! - n/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3/4mm

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 81,372 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 81,371 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 75,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs lightly pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,785 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KZT is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KZT, 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 KZT registered?

YC08 KZT is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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