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CA08 YMH

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,492 mi
Last recorded135,492 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YMH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 135,492 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 135,492 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 133,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 130,446 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Oct 2023 130,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2022 125,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 125,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 122,747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,170 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Only one number plate light working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 110,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0 mm & low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0 mm & low on inside egde (5.2.3 (e))

under body cover fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,637 miles

Oil leak either sump plug or rusty sump ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 84,637 miles

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

Oil leak either sump plug or rusty sump ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,310 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 69,310 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 57,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 57,635 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 50,840 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 45,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (185/55/R15 82V)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 45,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front brake discs badly worn and require replacing soon

front brake pads close to legal limit and require replacing soon

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (185/55/R15 82V)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,137 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 35,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,876 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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CA08 YMH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YMH, 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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CA08 YMH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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