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YT08 YYZ

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,092 mi
Last recorded98,092 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YYZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2024 98,092 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Age related corrosion to front and rear subframes and majority of suspension components.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lack of use corrosion to all brake disc working surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules and pipe sections corrosion started (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules and pipe sections corrosion started (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blade rubbers splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,864 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear heat shield slightly loose

Fail 3 Sep 2021 94,864 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF light flashing (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear heat shield slightly loose

Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,149 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,270 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,426 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 81,423 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,769 miles

Offside front tyre tread approx 3mm.Nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,018 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 64,018 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,458 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 54,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 YYZ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YT08 YYZ, 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 YYZ registered?

YT08 YYZ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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