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YR08 MVV

2008 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,253 mi
Last recorded115,253 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MVV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 115,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 115,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 115,202 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

SILLS, BACKING SILLS, CHASSIS, SUBFRAMES, ALL SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,249 miles

sills, backing sills, subframes, suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,820 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 100,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 84,054 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 71,803 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,223 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 60,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,738 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,279 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,332 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,303 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 MVV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MVV, 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 MVV registered?

YR08 MVV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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