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YL08 HAO

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,948 mi
Last recorded145,948 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 145,948 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/f wheel slightly grabbing

Pass 31 Jul 2020 137,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed to hide (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear undersealed to hide (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion undersealed to hide

Fail 25 Jul 2020 137,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed to hide (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear undersealed to hide (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion undersealed to hide

Pass 25 Jul 2019 133,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (thickly under sealed) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Plus thickly under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust shows general in service corrosion

plastic under trays sill covers engine covers

Pass 14 Jul 2018 130,072 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,405 miles

Exhaust system showing in-service corrosion

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

General underside showing surface corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 126,405 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system showing in-service corrosion

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

General underside showing surface corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 121,004 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 120,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 114,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wiper split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 108,149 miles

advies front number plate as slight star crack

advise slight movement inhand brake grip

drivers wiper cabled tied on

Pass 17 Jul 2013 100,101 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 91,467 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,255 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 HAO is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YL08 HAO, 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 HAO registered?

YL08 HAO is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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