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YD08 VDJ

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,341 mi
Last recorded143,341 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 143,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint into centre section (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamps faded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 124,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe y bend (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 107,379 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2021 100,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 89,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 82,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 76,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,411 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 66,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2015 55,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 46,162 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 39,061 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,667 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 VDJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

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

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