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YE08 RGY

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,698 mi
Last recorded153,698 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 RGY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 153,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 153,698 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 143,830 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 129,470 miles

Handbrake travel

Fail 2 Nov 2023 129,470 miles

Handbrake travel

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 109,574 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Sep 2021 90,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door check strap worn/deteriated

Pass 17 Oct 2020 86,775 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap bush worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 86,775 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap bush worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 81,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 76,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel binding

Fail 21 Apr 2018 76,729 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 22 Apr 2017 72,065 miles

Offside headlight misted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,239 miles

front wiper blades split

offside front tyre valve cracking

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing low

Fail 16 Apr 2016 67,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired incorrect brake pads fitted (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired incorrect brake pads fitted (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

front wiper blades split

offside front tyre valve cracking

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing low

brake test not carried out due to brake pads incorrectly fitted to the front

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,269 miles

offside wiperblade split

front brake pads worn very low

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2015 62,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake pads worn very low

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

offside wiperblade split

Pass 29 Mar 2014 57,243 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,499 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 RGY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RGY, 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 RGY registered?

YE08 RGY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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