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BJ08 YPG

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,747 mi
Last recorded153,747 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YPG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 153,747 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody surface corrosion

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 153,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody surface corrosion

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 142,439 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe corroded

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 142,438 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe, excessively corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside sidewall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel pipe corroded

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 124,429 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody surface corrosion

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 124,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **1.8mm** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps corrodded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 108,479 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps corrodded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 105,298 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,255 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 92,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,430 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 83,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,481 miles

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

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

slight splits wiper blades

Fail 12 Aug 2017 80,458 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

slight splits wiper blades

Pass 27 Aug 2016 77,850 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 66,669 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 9 Aug 2014 54,614 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,923 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 43,858 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,018 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,537 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 28,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ08 YPG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BJ08 YPG, 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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BJ08 YPG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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