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YL57 KYR

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,206 mi
Last recorded140,206 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 KYR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 140,206 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 138,219 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 138,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 136,754 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 135,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 134,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 134,513 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 132,509 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 130,906 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 126,126 miles

BLOW ON EXHAUST JOINT ....

Fail 27 Mar 2019 126,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK ... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BLOW ON EXHAUST JOINT ....

Pass 21 Mar 2018 113,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

corrosion present to front sub-frame

Fail 21 Mar 2018 113,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

corrosion present to front sub-frame

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,898 miles

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,238 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 92,214 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front NUMBER PLATE

Front PADS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,313 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,014 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 72,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,275 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,621 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YL57 KYR is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL57 KYR, 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 YL57 KYR registered?

YL57 KYR is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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