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YE08 GXB

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,307 mi
Last recorded128,307 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 GXB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 128,307 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 125,565 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 125,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 116,309 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 116,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,216 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to all brake discs

exhaust poor condition

o/s/r tyre just acceptable,slight runout

slight runout to n/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2013 90,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion to all brake discs

exhaust poor condition

o/s/r tyre just acceptable,slight runout

slight runout to n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

o/s/f tyre 3mm uneven wear

rear tyres cracks in tread,uneven wear slight runout

Fail 14 Apr 2011 68,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

o/s/f tyre 3mm uneven wear

rear tyres cracks in tread,uneven wear slight runout

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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YE08 GXB is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE08 GXB, 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 YE08 GXB registered?

YE08 GXB is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YE08 GXB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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