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YR08 MUV

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,121 mi
Last recorded144,121 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MUV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 144,121 miles

Offside Rear Park brake not working at full efficiency

Fail 4 Mar 2023 143,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Park brake not working at full efficiency

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 136,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 136,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 130,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 124,713 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 120,756 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 120,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 113,081 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 110,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 107,420 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 17 Jan 2014 103,814 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front registration plate slight deteriation

Pass 17 Jan 2014 103,814 miles

front registration plate slight deteriation

Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 89,758 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 89,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,245 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 81,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MUV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

YR08 MUV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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