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YH08 XAP

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,455 mi
Last recorded131,455 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 131,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

general component corrosion underside

Fail 6 Nov 2021 130,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 120,747 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 109,366 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 109,258 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 99,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs corroded on rear faces

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 99,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs corroded on rear faces

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 92,701 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge/tyre cracking

Fail 22 May 2017 92,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb holder siliconed in (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge/tyre cracking

Pass 24 May 2016 86,412 miles

Offside Rear tyre wereing inside out off shape

rear wiper split worn

Fail 24 May 2016 86,412 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wereing inside out off shape

rear wiper split worn

Pass 6 May 2015 81,632 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 77,118 miles

front tyres close to legal limits

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in between tread

Pass 31 May 2013 73,460 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 73,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre perish

Pass 7 Apr 2012 49,635 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 49,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,971 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 XAP is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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