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YP08 CUU

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,072 mi
Last recorded206,072 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CUU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 206,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Apr 2022 206,070 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 May 2021 191,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on inner tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under at rear wing next to chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 191,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under rear wing at chassis badly corroded large hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner disc badly scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on inner tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under at rear wing next to chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 183,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 171,695 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored and wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 171,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below on edges and cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tyre edge below (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored and wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 164,868 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 164,817 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint snapped (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 157,266 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 138,837 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 126,565 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 126,565 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 107,815 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 107,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,041 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,858 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 58,005 miles

exhaust joints corroding

minor pits starting on front brake discs

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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YP08 CUU is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YP08 CUU, 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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YP08 CUU is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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