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YJ08 BRR

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,917 mi
Last recorded123,917 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 123,917 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,504 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 113,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 108,222 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,212 miles

n/s/f brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand

Pass 12 Aug 2017 104,301 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 104,301 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,396 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,005 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight splits in rubber

Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,153 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,639 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 60,484 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 BRR is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BRR, 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 BRR registered?

YJ08 BRR is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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