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YL08 YON

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,820 mi
Last recorded121,820 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 YON
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 121,820 miles

Amber DPF light flashing - no MIL light on though

Fail 30 Jan 2023 121,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Amber DPF light flashing - no MIL light on though

Pass 8 Feb 2022 112,201 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Damage To Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 112,200 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative O/S/F Self Level Not Attached (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R18 Clearly Ran Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Damage To Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 112,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 101,517 miles

rear brake balance

Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,554 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Headlamps starting to tarnish

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

n/s/r brake disc worn/corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,507 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER TRANSVERSE SUSPENSION ARMS INNER AND OUTER BUSHES SPLITTING/PERISHING AND HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 25 Oct 2017 87,507 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH REAR LOWER TRANSVERSE SUSPENSION ARMS INNER AND OUTER BUSHES SPLITTING/PERISHING AND HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN OUT OF SHAPE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED

Pass 4 Nov 2016 82,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,617 miles

nearside front tyre near the legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,397 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 71,388 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre worn to edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,964 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,230 miles

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 17 Oct 2012 56,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 17 Nov 2011 31,519 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,681 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 YON is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YON, 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 YON registered?

YL08 YON is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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