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YL08 FDK

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,052 mi
Last recorded164,052 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 FDK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 164,052 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 154,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 136,280 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 136,280 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 119,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside inner pads very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower suspention ball joint creaking

Offside main engine mount leaking

Rear subframe and mount points lightly corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 119,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside inner pads very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower suspention ball joint creaking

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

Offside main engine mount leaking

Rear subframe and mount points lightly corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 100,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm outer tread, slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

very slight surface corrosion on rear sill, inner

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on the sholders

nearside front tyre very low outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,911 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,626 miles

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

both front tyres are getting low on tread

slight cuts in off side rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,107 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,531 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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YL08 FDK is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL08 FDK, 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 YL08 FDK registered?

YL08 FDK is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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