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YE08 WDL

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,369 mi
Last recorded121,369 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 WDL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 121,369 miles

Offside Front osf link has slight play

unable to inspect brake pipes properly due to some substance sprayed on them

Pass 13 Mar 2021 114,369 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2021 114,369 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 112,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front tyres shoulders worn

Pass 23 Oct 2018 108,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,907 miles

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 14 Oct 2014 80,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,597 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 74,597 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,434 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inside face

Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,014 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 52,704 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 WDL is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

YE08 WDL is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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