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YH08 XGB

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,558 mi
Last recorded36,558 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XGB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 36,558 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 36,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box fell off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 32,579 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 28,460 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 28,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 25,980 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 25,323 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Rear brakes slight bind , also been hot at some time

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,032 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 24,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake on min pass

Rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,000 miles

Brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,740 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,630 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 21,067 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,904 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 18,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,978 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,665 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge .

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 XGB is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

YH08 XGB is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 XGB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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