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YL08 YOM

2008 Mazda 6

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

227,112 mi
Last recorded227,112 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 YOM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 227,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bo (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 227,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bo (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 216,333 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas and both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 216,290 miles

Central Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard exhaust emission too high (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak and underneath cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp glass damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 208,471 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 208,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

vehicle ride sensor bracket broken

Pass 24 Oct 2017 197,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2016 180,388 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt could not be checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear seat belt could not be checked due to childs seat fitted

eml on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 159,376 miles

Offside Front slight play in drop link

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

front discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2014 144,860 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 124,225 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Oct 2013 124,225 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

windscreen has smear mark, not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

windscreen has smear mark, not affecting drivers view

Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,399 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 73,399 miles

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

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 YOM is a 2008 Mazda 6 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YOM, 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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YL08 YOM is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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