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YD08 VDA

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,439 mi
Last recorded94,439 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VDA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 94,439 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer number plate lamp plastic lens missing

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm pin bush worn and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub-frame front pin bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system rusty and corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 89,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust system rusty and corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 89,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges and centre treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust system rusty and corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,645 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 60,103 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear from inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 56,806 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,481 miles

cut in offside front outer sidewall

exhaust corroded , heavy in places

Fail 10 Feb 2020 55,481 miles

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

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

cut in offside front outer sidewall

exhaust corroded , heavy in places

Pass 22 Feb 2019 52,899 miles

Corrosion to undercarriage, exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 49,878 miles

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,882 miles

corrosion starting on suspension components

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

engine covers & undertyrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,550 miles

corrosion to exhaust

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 43,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,672 miles

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,522 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,513 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,061 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 VDA is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

YD08 VDA is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 VDA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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