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YF08 YKE

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,193 mi
Last recorded123,193 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 YKE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 123,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 123,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,740 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 110,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,175 miles

some corrosion front brake discs

Fail 19 Sep 2016 93,175 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

some corrosion front brake discs

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,751 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disks corroded inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres inner edges wearing low

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,220 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,250 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 58,898 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 YKE 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 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 YF08 YKE, 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 YKE registered?

YF08 YKE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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