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YP08 MUC

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,845 mi
Last recorded165,845 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MUC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2020 165,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 142,311 miles

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

under body and suspension components have wide spread corrosion

under body covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2019 142,311 miles

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

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

under body and suspension components have wide spread corrosion

under body covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2018 133,229 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 121,918 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 121,911 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very low inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge very low (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 114,215 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,061 miles

srs warning lamp does not illuminate

Fail 29 Jun 2016 113,061 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 105,263 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 95,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside rear tyre has no tread patern on inner edge.

Pass 31 May 2014 95,604 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside rear tyre has no tread patern on inner edge.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,642 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 81,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 1 May 2013 81,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,001 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,246 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 61,244 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 MUC is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MUC, 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 MUC registered?

YP08 MUC is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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