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YD08 GTU

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,654 mi
Last recorded198,654 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 GTU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 198,654 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 192,084 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 173,054 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 173,053 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 156,677 miles

DPF light on

Pass 13 Mar 2017 147,396 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 147,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 138,489 miles

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

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

dpf light flashing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2016 138,489 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

dpf light flashing

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 129,888 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 129,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 120,438 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 110,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the emission limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register a reading

Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,661 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,112 miles

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

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 GTU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD08 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

YD08 GTU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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