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YS08 KVJ

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,537 mi
Last recorded168,537 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 KVJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 168,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 168,537 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 164,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 158,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 148,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 148,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 139,758 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 132,421 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 132,380 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 121,630 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 110,922 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 110,922 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,251 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,156 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 30 Jun 2015 75,648 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,340 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2013 52,414 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,610 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 12 Jul 2011 29,925 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 29,924 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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YS08 KVJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS08 KVJ, 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 YS08 KVJ registered?

YS08 KVJ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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