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YM08 HLE

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,817 mi
Last recorded99,817 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 HLE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 99,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 93,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Jun 2023 89,555 miles

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

front wiper blades poor

rear inner sill areas corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 86,161 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side lower ball joints open slightly when vehicle raised. Covering the ball joint when wheels on the ground (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 86,161 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side lower ball joints open slightly when vehicle raised. Covering the ball joint when wheels on the ground (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 82,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,030 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing unevenly

tyre pressure light illuminating

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,373 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both outer head lamp lenses are weathering

offside front brake is grabbing

Fail 28 Mar 2018 70,373 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both outer head lamp lenses are weathering

offside front brake is grabbing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,366 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,494 miles

offside front inner pad worn lower than the nearside

Fail 21 Mar 2016 64,494 miles

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

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

offside front inner pad worn lower than the nearside

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,201 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 59,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,943 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,571 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 52,571 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 HLE is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HLE, 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 HLE registered?

YM08 HLE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is YM08 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 HLE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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