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YL57 OBT

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,487 mi
Last recorded94,487 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 94,487 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 94,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 87,440 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 87,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,289 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,278 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 64,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,364 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,370 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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YL57 OBT is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

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

Is YL57 OBT safe to buy?

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