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YJ08 JGA

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,482 mi
Last recorded147,482 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 JGA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 147,482 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 147,482 miles

Brake fluid contaminated brake fluid is black . (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlight has no beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner braking surface is badly corroded and braking area is significantly reduced . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn braking surfaces are badly corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 138,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 138,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 127,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 32/21 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 127,623 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BUILD DATE 24/11 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 32/21 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 114,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 36/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 05/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 24/11 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 113,927 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 36/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 05/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 24/11 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,722 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 101,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 94,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2020 94,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake sticking

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 90,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 82,915 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 82,915 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible The reflective cover is coming off (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 75,129 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,876 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,232 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 58,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,679 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light intermittant

Fail 15 Aug 2014 49,679 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light intermittant

Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,953 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,132 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,842 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 JGA is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JGA, 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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YJ08 JGA is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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