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YJ08 BRK

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,409 mi
Last recorded135,409 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 BRK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 135,409 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 130,812 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 130,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 126,458 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 126,458 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 122,650 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 120,499 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,782 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 115,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability droplink broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability droplink broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 111,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 110,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,329 miles

NSF/OSF brake discs lipping

NSR/OSR brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,696 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 94,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,844 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 73,025 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,025 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 51,751 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,859 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 BRK is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ08 BRK, 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 BRK registered?

YJ08 BRK is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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