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YM08 AKX

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,556 mi
Last recorded147,556 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 AKX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 147,556 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

rear suspensions components covered with heavily sealant

Fail 9 Aug 2023 147,556 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear suspensions components covered with heavily sealant

Fail 5 Jul 2023 147,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jul 2022 128,926 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2022 128,926 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2021 111,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 97,781 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect rear pads are wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 94,935 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going Opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 90,235 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 90,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,255 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 85,255 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Seat to Runner Securing Clips had Come Off (6.2.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 80,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic Shields Covering Alot of the Underneath

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,658 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,814 miles

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 16 Aug 2011 45,814 miles

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

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

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

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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YM08 AKX is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black 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 YM08 AKX, 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 YM08 AKX registered?

YM08 AKX is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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