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YL08 HBD

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,883 mi
Last recorded104,883 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 HBD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 104,883 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 104,845 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven slow to react / slight bind (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating also uneven braking on rear (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2015 99,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 93,023 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre on limit and outer edge bald

Fail 27 Sep 2014 93,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre on limit and outer edge bald

Pass 28 Sep 2013 87,957 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 87,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 81,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 81,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,477 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 HBD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YL08 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

YL08 HBD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is YL08 HBD safe to buy?

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