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AP08 YHB

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,995 mi
Last recorded122,995 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 YHB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 122,995 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 122,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 May 2025 118,374 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 112,658 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 112,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens hazed (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 105,194 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 105,194 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 96,437 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 88,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 88,138 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 84,416 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,831 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 62,831 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,937 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked around tread

Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 51,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking to tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,529 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2012 21,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,838 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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AP08 YHB is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 63,213 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 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP08 YHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP08 YHB is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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