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CA08 YMJ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,563 mi
Last recorded113,563 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YMJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 113,563 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 111,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 107,320 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 101,091 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 85,552 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,427 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 72,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,322 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,307 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,222 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 51,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,025 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,525 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 YMJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA08 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

CA08 YMJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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