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AY08 YLC

2008 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,575 mi
Last recorded120,575 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YLC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 120,575 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 120,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 115,213 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 115,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 107,544 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 107,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 101,502 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 101,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 100,721 miles

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2021 98,105 miles

Front head lamp lens getting dull

Rear subframe rusty

nearside andoffside lower under sill sections rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2021 98,105 miles

Front head lamp lens getting dull

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

Rear subframe rusty

nearside andoffside lower under sill sections rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,040 miles

nearside and offside lower under floor area rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,753 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,340 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,541 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,465 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 72,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,374 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,005 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 60,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,603 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 49,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,040 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 YLC is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AY08 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

AY08 YLC is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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