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YF08 YKG

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,766 mi
Last recorded150,766 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 150,766 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 142,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 136,000 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 128,678 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 119,269 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 112,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2014 104,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 97,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,655 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 71,224 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight cut

nearside rear tyre slight cut

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 YKG is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YKG, 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 YKG registered?

YF08 YKG is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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