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YD08 GTY

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,436 mi
Last recorded118,436 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 118,436 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,710 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 104,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 88,416 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,335 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 79,333 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,005 miles

Nearside Front position lamp slightly dim

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2015 77,005 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp slightly dim

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,879 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,671 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 41,782 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 GTY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

YD08 GTY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 GTY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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