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YM08 AOL

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,145 mi
Last recorded136,145 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 AOL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 136,145 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 126,335 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2022 116,889 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,201 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,720 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 86,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,001 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,505 miles

brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,502 miles

front brake application uneven n/s/f low and slow to react (3.7.B.2)

brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 63,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 63,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,191 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,191 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,795 miles

front discs corroded and lipped.

front inner pads wearing low

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,918 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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YM08 AOL is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YM08 AOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM08 AOL registered?

YM08 AOL is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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