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YC57 OEN

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,308 mi
Last recorded146,308 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 OEN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 146,308 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 146,205 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm, spring base (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm, spring base (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 145,276 miles

Front suspension corroding

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside sill corroding

Rear suspension corroding

knock in steering

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2024 139,216 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2023 130,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension corroding

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

squeak from front suspension

Fail 14 Feb 2023 130,746 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension corroding

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

squeak from front suspension

Pass 4 Feb 2022 123,633 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front floor corroding

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

Rear suspension corroding

slight knock in steering

Pass 19 Feb 2021 116,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension corroding

Rear suspension corroding

knock in steering

Fail 19 Feb 2021 116,922 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension corroding

Rear suspension corroding

knock in steering

Pass 17 Feb 2020 111,832 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 102,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,418 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,780 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 79,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,468 miles

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)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 60,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,534 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,164 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,593 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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YC57 OEN is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YC57 OEN, 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 YC57 OEN registered?

YC57 OEN is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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