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YM08 HLD

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,903 mi
Last recorded101,903 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 HLD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 101,903 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 98,256 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 95,331 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 95,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 91,635 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 83,552 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 83,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 78,530 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 73,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 66,633 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,369 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,758 miles

Front wipers smearing.

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 42,758 miles

Front wipers smearing.

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 42,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both/front/brake/disc/worn

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 HLD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLD, 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 HLD registered?

YM08 HLD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YM08 HLD safe to buy?

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