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YC58 VZE

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,288 mi
Last recorded188,288 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 VZE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 188,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

plastic overcills and undertrays fitted inspection limited

Pass 8 Oct 2020 180,027 miles

exhaust corroded, underbody corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 174,046 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2018 163,783 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight smoke when engine cold

under body and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2018 163,782 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight smoke when engine cold

under body and sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 147,964 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 134,308 miles

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

exhaust corroded, full undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 116,298 miles

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

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

exhuat slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyres wearing on the edges and cracking

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2014 109,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,275 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,454 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,823 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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YC58 VZE is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC58 VZE, 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 YC58 VZE registered?

YC58 VZE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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The MOT history for YC58 VZE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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