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YL57 OBR

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,901 mi
Last recorded102,901 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 OBR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 102,901 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box and pipes corroded

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides on the Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides on the Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody surface including all Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,552 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 100,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 97,167 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 97,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 95,958 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 95,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body has slight corrosion front to back (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre perished on outer edge and bald on inner edge

Offside Front Outer tyre perished on outside edge

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre perished and cracked on inner and outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2018 93,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion under body has slight corrosion front to back (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre perished on outer edge and bald on inner edge

Offside Front Outer tyre perished on outside edge

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre perished and cracked on inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,094 miles

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

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

corrosion to steering and suspension

rear exhaust hanger broke but system adequacy supported

under body corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2017 89,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

corrosion to steering and suspension

rear exhaust hanger broke but system adequacy supported

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,360 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust hanger broke but exhaust adequately supported

rusting to underbody and suspension

Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,229 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,098 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 35,068 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,330 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 25,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 OBR is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol 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 YL57 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

YL57 OBR is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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