MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Emission control equipment obviously defective exhaust temperature sensor cut (8.2.2.1 (a))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nsf tyre on legal limit
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YL08 TGU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?
YL08 TGU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 July 2008.
Is YL08 TGU safe to buy?
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