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YG08 JKN

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,861 mi
Last recorded159,861 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 JKN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 159,861 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 142,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 15 May 2021 142,367 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 131,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 115,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,379 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,554 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 77,554 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,144 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 71,139 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 62,492 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,492 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 55,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,245 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 48,234 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm depth

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,267 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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YG08 JKN is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YG08 JKN, 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 YG08 JKN registered?

YG08 JKN is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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