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YE08 GXR

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,531 mi
Last recorded208,531 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 GXR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 208,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Corner underneath damaged and corroded not structural.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 184,700 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 184,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 180,231 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear suspension is slihgty correded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 180,231 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear suspension is slihgty correded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 177,075 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes starting to unbond (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 160,008 miles

Air bag light flashing and may need attention

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade split on ends

Offside Rear Park brake efficiency poor

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

underside and engine shields fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 146,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 131,059 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 113,590 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,691 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,332 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 GXR is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE08 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

YE08 GXR is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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