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CA08 YML

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,248 mi
Last recorded110,248 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YML
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,248 miles

Brake pedal travel slightly long/spongy

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

Significant corrosion/flaking on rear axle beam

Pass 8 Dec 2022 100,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 99,931 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 89,441 miles

Brake pedal travel slightly long - No creep

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S - Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 89,427 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S - At point pipes divide to go to O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S - Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Twine wrapped around drive shaft

Pass 8 Dec 2020 77,793 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 77,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 55R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To 0mm inner band (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 67,715 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,998 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 66,998 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 60,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 51,632 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,691 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 41,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,131 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 YML is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green 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 YML, 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 YML registered?

CA08 YML is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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