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YH08 ODB

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,488 mi
Last recorded116,488 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ODB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 116,488 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joints corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded but not seriously weakened

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from view

Pass 7 Feb 2025 115,860 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust joints heavily corroded.

Rust present inner sills.

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears ,lowers. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 6 Feb 2025 115,858 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Note wheel bearing not checked ,as cannot rotate. (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface area rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust joints heavily corroded.

Rust present inner sills.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears ,lowers. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Feb 2024 115,510 miles

Rear both rear tyre treads just starting to perish

most items under car starting to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2023 114,853 miles

both rear tyre treads just starting to perish

headlight glasses starting to discolour

most components under car corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2023 114,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre treads just starting to perish

headlight glasses starting to discolour

most components under car corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2022 113,827 miles

n/s/f tyre tread starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2021 112,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust joint corroded

Offside Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 111,308 miles

Nearside rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Offside rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2020 111,308 miles

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

Nearside rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Offside rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,606 miles

Both rear exhaust silencer joints deteriorating

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,513 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,301 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,120 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 83,120 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,291 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,429 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 64,419 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,242 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 54,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,707 miles

Suspect front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,386 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 ODB is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ODB, 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 YH08 ODB registered?

YH08 ODB is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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