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YT08 FFC

2008 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,338 mi
Last recorded142,338 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 FFC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 142,338 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 142,338 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 124,605 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 124,605 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 104,180 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 86,107 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,205 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,577 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,923 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 47,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,354 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,003 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,794 miles

Some signs of corrosion on underside

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,013 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 37,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,206 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,053 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 3 Feb 2012 25,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,898 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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YT08 FFC is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT08 FFC, 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 YT08 FFC registered?

YT08 FFC is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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