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YF08 VXC

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

177,926 mi
Last recorded177,926 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 VXC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 177,926 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2026 177,926 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 7 May 2025 170,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

oil residue on engine

Fail 7 May 2025 170,166 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

oil residue on engine

Pass 30 Apr 2024 163,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake reading low requirements only just met 16%

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody and component corrosion

Pass 5 May 2023 157,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers smearing

corrosion to chassis

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/f trailing arm bush is deteriorating

undertray fitted

Fail 4 May 2023 157,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers smearing

corrosion to chassis

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/f trailing arm bush is deteriorating

undertray fitted

Pass 4 May 2022 149,506 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear suspension components

engine cover fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 6 May 2021 141,999 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear suspension

undertray fitted

Pass 8 May 2020 137,147 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

corrosion to chassis

engine cover fitted

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2019 130,820 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

front brake discs appear worn on the inner faces

front number plate is deteriorating

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

small sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 120,379 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2017 110,453 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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,924 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,247 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 76,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 63,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2012 50,351 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,341 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 VXC is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YF08 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

YF08 VXC is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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