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YJ08 ABC

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,435 mi
Last recorded101,435 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 ABC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 101,435 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

minor surface corrosion to the under side of the vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2025 98,803 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2024 97,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 95,558 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 95,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,226 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,092 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,266 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,453 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 81,426 miles

Rear exhaust joints corroded but not blowing

headlamp covers starting to fade but still have pattern

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,418 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 74,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,580 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,620 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 69,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,228 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,149 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,270 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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YJ08 ABC is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJ08 ABC, 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 YJ08 ABC registered?

YJ08 ABC is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YJ08 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 ABC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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