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YH08 EHR

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,416 mi
Last recorded125,416 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 EHR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 125,416 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 125,410 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 117,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 117,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached ARM LOOSE!!! BOLTS MISSING!!! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached BROKEN IN HALF (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 110,523 miles

Adv Tpms lamp showing? Not applicable 2012 onwards.........

Adv surface corrosion to both rear brake discs.............

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle...........

Pass 5 Apr 2022 110,497 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 110,497 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both lamps poor light output/image....... (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split and poor wipe....... (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front lower suspension arm (straight) badly worn....... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Lamp inop........... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Adv asf lamp showing on dash.........

Adv tpms lamp showing on dash.......

Fail 26 Nov 2021 110,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint badly worn........ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Lamp inop........ (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Heavy bind........ (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split and poor wipe to screen......... (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear lamps inop and very dim/poor light output........ (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear sub-frame extensively corroded and holed........ (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Adv TPMS lamp showing on dash...........

Pass 9 Mar 2021 107,339 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 102,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear screw in tyre 225/45/18

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 102,343 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear screw in tyre 225/45/18

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 89,775 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,716 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 84,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,904 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 77,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,720 miles

Both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,770 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 55,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 22 Mar 2013 43,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,705 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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YH08 EHR is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH08 EHR, 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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YH08 EHR is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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