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AY08 YKS

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,688 mi
Last recorded83,688 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YKS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 83,688 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 82,525 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 82,525 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 80,074 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,508 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 77,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 73,860 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,578 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 69,577 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,122 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 68,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,042 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/side front tyre low inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,017 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,607 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,264 miles

n/s/front inner rack joint slight play

n/s/front wiper split

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,633 miles

Slight movement in N/S Steering Rack joint

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,844 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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AY08 YKS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY08 YKS registered?

AY08 YKS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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