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YR08 MVA

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,115 mi
Last recorded126,115 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 126,115 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

TPMS lamp on dash, wrong tyre valve fitted on nearside rear wheel.

all brake discs poor condition

front tyres bald inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 121,120 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 110,135 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre damaged on side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

off side rear child seat fitted not allowing full check of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2013 110,132 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre damaged on side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

off side rear child seat fitted not allowing full check of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2012 102,210 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 93,612 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 MVA is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVA, 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 MVA registered?

YR08 MVA is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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