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YS57 BZM

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,632 mi
Last recorded96,632 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 BZM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,632 miles

Nearside Rear sill to floor corroded

Offside Rear sill to floor corroded

both lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2023 96,632 miles

Nearside Rear sill to floor corroded

Offside Rear sill to floor corroded

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

both lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,232 miles

all under side of vehicle corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes worn and unbonded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 91,176 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

all under side of vehicle corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes worn and unbonded

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,376 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both rear lower trailing arms badly corroded and weak

both rear sills to floors corroded and weak

exhaust badly corroded

front number plate faded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 86,376 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working head light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both rear lower trailing arms badly corroded and weak

both rear sills to floors corroded and weak

exhaust badly corroded

front number plate faded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,754 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low plus disc dished lipped

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked 205/60/16

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor corroded and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front head lights faded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 77,659 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 74,888 miles

o/s n/s rear wishbones cross member and inner sills corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2018 70,474 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 65,389 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,071 miles

rear discs corroded on inner face

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,450 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 53,450 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,048 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 46,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,384 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 38,382 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,828 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 30,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,991 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)

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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YS57 BZM is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS57 BZM, 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 YS57 BZM registered?

YS57 BZM is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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