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YG08 VBE

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,841 mi
Last recorded156,841 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VBE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 156,841 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

coolant level very low

Fail 12 Dec 2025 156,841 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

coolant level very low

Pass 16 Dec 2024 152,553 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 149,031 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 149,026 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 145,120 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 145,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 138,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 138,282 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 133,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 126,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 122,179 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 117,746 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 109,601 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 103,051 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jan 2014 87,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2013 79,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,981 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 70,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 54,972 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 VBE is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YG08 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

YG08 VBE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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