2008 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · AY08 YLC
2008 Mazda 6 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 120,575 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 6
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY08 YLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 120,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY08 YLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 6 (AY08 YLC) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
AY08 YLC Mileage History
- 16/03/2024107,544 mi
- 14/03/2025115,213 mi+7,669 mi
- 14/03/2025115,213 mi
- 03/03/2026120,503 mi+5,290 mi
- 11/03/2026120,575 mi+72 mi
Average of roughly 6,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda 6 (GH)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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