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CE08 YBC

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,762 mi
Last recorded71,762 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 YBC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 71,762 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 71,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 63,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to rear axel

Fail 22 Oct 2024 63,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to rear axel

Pass 31 Oct 2023 58,973 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 58,973 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,782 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,202 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,382 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,508 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 52,506 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,950 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,343 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 42,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,689 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 37,186 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,410 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,348 miles

Front pads half worn

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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CE08 YBC 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 78.9%.

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 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 CE08 YBC, 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 CE08 YBC registered?

CE08 YBC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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