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YF57 XLG

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,559 mi
Last recorded57,559 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 XLG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 57,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underneath of vehicle is corroded including most components.

Pass 28 Dec 2023 55,657 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 55,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 53,307 miles

Nearside wing mirror cover missing, Taped up.

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 51,033 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 49,086 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 46,846 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 43,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 40,367 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 37,196 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 34,192 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 34,044 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,093 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 25,629 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 27 Dec 2012 22,065 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 18,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 14,887 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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YF57 XLG is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YF57 XLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF57 XLG registered?

YF57 XLG is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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