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YD08 NJY

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,145 mi
Last recorded188,145 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 NJY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 188,145 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 174,391 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 171,731 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 4- 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2022 163,502 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 163,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2021 140,198 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear axel bushes worn

Pass 10 Oct 2020 114,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/r calliper arm sticking

Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,052 miles

Parking Brake lever high

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

general corrosion on under side of car

undersheilds fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2019 93,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion on under side of car

rev counter & some service tail-tails covered by sat nav ( tom tom ) but still able to see lights

undersheilds fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 83,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,679 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,658 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 52,481 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 43,464 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,996 miles

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

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

front pads sticking

Fail 7 Mar 2014 35,996 miles

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

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

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

front pads sticking

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,518 miles

front tyres on 2mm and worn on edges

rear pads sticking

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,869 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,173 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 NJY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJY, 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 NJY registered?

YD08 NJY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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