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YKZ 8853

2010 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

154,832 mi
Last recorded154,832 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 686,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 8853
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 154,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 154,649 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 150,736 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 150,640 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 147,950 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.84mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mountings covered in underseal

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 147,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.84mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mountings covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jul 2022 144,026 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shields insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2022 144,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shields insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2021 139,807 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 136,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 136,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 130,730 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 123,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 123,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 118,423 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 118,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 101,953 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 101,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,603 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 88,603 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,664 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,664 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 68,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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 10 Jun 2014 45,205 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,267 miles

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

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

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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YKZ 8853 is a 2010 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2010 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 86,657 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 YKZ 8853, 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 16 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YKZ 8853 registered?

YKZ 8853 is a 2010 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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