MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens cracked
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded at unions (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens cracked
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded at unions (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper Coolant leak Hose rear of engine ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens cracked
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Coolant leak Hose rear of engine ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens cracked
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Lower Engine stabiliser mounting wearing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Engine stabiliser mounting wearing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens cracked
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides, corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded at unions (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens cracked
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides, corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded at unions (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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AY08 YJW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AY08 YJW, 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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AY08 YJW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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