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YF57 XLR

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,800 mi
Last recorded72,800 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 XLR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 72,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 70,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 68,904 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,554 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 66,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 64,344 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,276 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 63,119 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 63,119 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 61,952 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,410 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,628 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,569 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,263 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2013 49,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Feb 2012 39,737 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,810 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 29,810 miles

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

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

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 XLR is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF57 XLR, 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 YF57 XLR registered?

YF57 XLR is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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