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YD08 FVH

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,176 mi
Last recorded135,176 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FVH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 135,176 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2020 135,104 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 135,006 miles

Emissions not tested too much smoke to carry out test without damage to equipment (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both brakes have fluctuation, nearside the worse of pair (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 129,145 miles

Headlights Deteriorated but still showing beam image

Slight Corrosion Rusty Suspension, but not excessive

Pass 1 Mar 2018 123,236 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn, Near legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2017 112,705 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 112,549 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 99,797 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,201 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,502 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,658 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,238 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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YD08 FVH is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YD08 FVH, 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 YD08 FVH registered?

YD08 FVH is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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