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SY58 OTX

2008 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,801 mi
Last recorded128,801 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 OTX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 128,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,517 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 112,036 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,662 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 106,649 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,635 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

slight lift detected at offside front lower balljoint

Fail 16 Aug 2018 100,628 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

slight lift detected at offside front lower balljoint

Pass 14 Aug 2017 93,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at y piece (7.1.2)

slight lift detected at nearside & offside lower ball joints

Fail 14 Aug 2017 93,634 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at y piece (7.1.2)

slight lift detected at nearside & offside lower ball joints

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,294 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,170 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 64,170 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,892 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,038 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 32,544 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,563 miles

both front tyres slightly perished along water channels

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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SY58 OTX is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY58 OTX, 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 SY58 OTX registered?

SY58 OTX is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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