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CA08 YJE

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,680 mi
Last recorded143,680 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YJE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 143,680 miles

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

Covers fitted to underside not allowing full inspection

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 143,680 miles

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

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

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

Covers fitted to underside not allowing full inspection

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 140,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front sump corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 140,045 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside and Offside (1.2.2 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 10 Jan 2022 140,029 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside and Offside (1.2.2 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 14 Jan 2021 134,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 118,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 114,712 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 114,712 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,652 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 109,652 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 105,670 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 95,065 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 95,065 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 81,573 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 67,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2012 54,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,322 miles

offside front wiper smearing screen slightly

rear wiper torn

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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CA08 YJE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CA08 YJE, 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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What year was CA08 YJE registered?

CA08 YJE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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