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YT08 YZE

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,554 mi
Last recorded154,554 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YZE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 154,554 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 154,554 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 143,527 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,645 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 126,892 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 126,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 120,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 107,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 99,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 87,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Apr 2014 76,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 May 2013 62,496 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,579 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 YZE is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

YT08 YZE is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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