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YE08 KUH

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,451 mi
Last recorded195,451 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KUH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 195,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 195,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 181,729 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 181,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 167,222 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 167,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

headlamp masks fitted

n/s front tyre flat, has been run flat

nail n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 155,383 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 155,378 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 123,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,215 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,093 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 66,093 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,666 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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YE08 KUH is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KUH, 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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YE08 KUH is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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