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YR08 MTV

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,013 mi
Last recorded174,013 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MTV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 174,013 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 173,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage to lower arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 155,591 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 140,306 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 140,306 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 117,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

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

body / sills x 2 has slight corrossion

Pass 8 Oct 2018 113,281 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm in center

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 105,563 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 105,563 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,872 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 90,872 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 74,889 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 65,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,961 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 49,961 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,436 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,120 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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YR08 MTV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR08 MTV, 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 YR08 MTV registered?

YR08 MTV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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