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YH08 TKY

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,214 mi
Last recorded137,214 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 TKY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 137,214 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

structure underneath has slight corossion

Fail 13 Jun 2025 136,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

structure underneath has slight corossion

Pass 28 May 2024 129,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all under-neath has corrosion on ( arms/shocks/anti roll bars/coil spring and sub-frames)

Fail 28 May 2024 129,862 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all under-neath has corrosion on ( arms/shocks/anti roll bars/coil spring and sub-frames)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 123,480 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 123,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 116,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 114,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,766 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,304 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,598 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 71,147 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,845 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,853 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,305 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 33,305 miles

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

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 TKY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH08 TKY, 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 TKY registered?

YH08 TKY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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