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YF08 CZA

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

211,202 mi
Last recorded211,202 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 CZA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 211,202 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 210,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 195,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 184,725 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 184,705 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 172,740 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 172,740 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 165,917 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 165,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake travel injner joints eml on

Pass 29 Mar 2016 157,398 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 151,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 139,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 128,764 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2012 125,421 miles

Head lamp washers not working

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 125,421 miles

Head lamp washers not working

Pass 26 Apr 2011 93,331 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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YF08 CZA is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF08 CZA, 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 YF08 CZA registered?

YF08 CZA is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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