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YD08 AVM

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,690 mi
Last recorded118,690 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 AVM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,690 miles

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

underside has some corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2022 118,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underside has some corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 109,377 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,532 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2020 104,532 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,656 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 97,656 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 92,392 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 92,386 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 87,278 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met system may require adjustment or repair

Rear Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,601 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,860 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 116,860 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 62,524 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,524 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,077 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 31,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YD08 AVM is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YD08 AVM, 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 YD08 AVM registered?

YD08 AVM is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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