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YL08 MJE

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,640 mi
Last recorded141,640 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 MJE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 141,640 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2022 141,626 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened ns and os rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 132,835 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 122,460 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 114,233 miles

Handbrake lever has low reserve

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

Vehicle has slight corrosion all around

Fail 10 Aug 2019 114,233 miles

Handbrake lever has low reserve

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle has slight corrosion all around

Pass 11 Aug 2018 104,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 104,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,190 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre and tyre worn to 2mm 225/45/zr18 95w

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and tyre worn to 2.5mm on outer edge 225/45/zr18 95w

top of dip stick broken off

Fail 15 Aug 2017 99,190 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre and tyre worn to 2mm 225/45/zr18 95w

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and tyre worn to 2.5mm on outer edge 225/45/zr18 95w

top of dip stick broken off

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,399 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,056 miles

battery insacure

Pass 12 Aug 2014 204,162 miles

DPF light flashing

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 204,162 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

DPF light flashing

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 176,463 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 176,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Nearside wiper blade splitting at tip

Oil level on minimum

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 147,900 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 117,634 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 117,634 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 MJE is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MJE, 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 MJE registered?

YL08 MJE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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