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YP57 SZY

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,178 mi
Last recorded155,178 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 SZY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 155,178 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 144,712 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 139,588 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 139,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 129,024 miles

engine management light on

rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 129,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 120,810 miles

Rear suspension corroded slight

inner sills light corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2016 112,650 miles

BRAKES BINDING>both rears & nearside front.

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

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

WIPER BLADE>rear, in poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2016 112,650 miles

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

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

BRAKES BINDING>both rears & nearside front.

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

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

WIPER BLADE>rear, in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2015 104,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front wipers split but stoll clearing screen

Fail 21 Jan 2015 104,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front wipers split but stoll clearing screen

Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,685 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 96,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,360 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 78,505 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,759 miles

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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YP57 SZY is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YP57 SZY, 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 YP57 SZY registered?

YP57 SZY is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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