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YH08 XHX

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,050 mi
Last recorded162,050 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XHX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 162,050 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 153,303 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 144,902 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 144,902 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has flat spots in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 135,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 127,624 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,046 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 118,548 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 111,034 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,523 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r unable to inspect seat belt

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

Offside Front Fog Lamp inoperative

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 105,499 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides (1.7.2)

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

Child seat fitted to o/s/r unable to inspect seat belt

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

Offside Front Fog Lamp inoperative

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,494 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to wear indicator bars

Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,958 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear seat

Offside front tyre worn nearing wear indicator bars

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 83,648 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,398 miles

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

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

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 XHX is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

YH08 XHX is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 XHX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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