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YE08 RFF

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,995 mi
Last recorded151,995 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 RFF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 May 2019 151,995 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Silencer joint heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Silencer joint heavily corroded

Offside Rear disc & pad in an overheated condition

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 143,845 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 134,304 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 125,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 125,977 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 115,117 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt perishing

Pass 16 May 2014 101,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre stepping on inner tread

offside rear tyre stepping on inner tread

Fail 14 May 2014 101,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre stepping on inner tread

offside rear tyre stepping on inner tread

Pass 31 May 2013 88,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 75,116 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 75,116 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 57,189 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 RFF is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RFF, 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 RFF registered?

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

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