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YE08 KUJ

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,466 mi
Last recorded104,466 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KUJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 104,466 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 103,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

both rear exhaust joints quite corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 103,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear exhaust joints quite corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 102,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 102,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,316 miles

body rusty

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,895 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 90,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,274 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2016 87,274 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,867 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 78,900 miles

front discs badly corroded inner faces

Pass 19 May 2014 66,591 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 66,591 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 52,656 miles

rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,659 miles

front pads are getting low

Pass 3 May 2011 28,280 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 KUJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUJ, 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 KUJ registered?

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

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