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YK08 MSO

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,513 mi
Last recorded164,513 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 MSO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 164,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 154,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2022 154,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 144,403 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 135,576 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 120,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 105,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,530 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 94,525 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,369 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 85,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,042 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,045 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 57,290 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 57,290 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

tyre pressure monitor light illuminated.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,948 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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YK08 MSO is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK08 MSO, 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 YK08 MSO registered?

YK08 MSO is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is YK08 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 MSO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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