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AY08 YKC

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,684 mi
Last recorded146,684 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YKC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 146,684 miles

Front and rear suspension system corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 143,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 138,935 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 132,706 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 132,706 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 120,024 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 119,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,490 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 114,490 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 107,972 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall has cracks appering

Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,608 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 102,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,041 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 95,033 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 87,402 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,793 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,051 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 67,898 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,284 miles

n/s/rear lamp damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,608 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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AY08 YKC is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY08 YKC, 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 AY08 YKC registered?

AY08 YKC is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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