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YP08 CUX

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,495 mi
Last recorded177,495 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 177,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint dust cover slightly perished

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

Offside Front Lower Ball Joint dust cover slightly perished

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 158,112 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 158,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 145,726 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 145,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 136,667 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 124,118 miles

unable to check all brake or fuel lines due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Jan 2014 115,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 115,030 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 112,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 112,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2012 99,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 76,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2011 76,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CUX is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CUX, 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 YP08 CUX registered?

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

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