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SY08 YPM

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,033 mi
Last recorded95,033 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YPM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 95,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,956 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 80,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both to 2-3mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,672 miles

Boot stuck in the closed position. boot inspection carried out by folding rear seats down

Both rear tyres perished

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

wheel trims bending tyre valves

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2014 69,672 miles

Boot stuck in the closed position. boot inspection carried out by folding rear seats down

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

wheel trims bending tyre valves

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,504 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 52,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 49,714 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Heatshield loose

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

No Access to boot had to gain entrance through back seats

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,714 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Heatshield loose

No Access to boot had to gain entrance through back seats

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,223 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 41,221 miles

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

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

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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SY08 YPM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY08 YPM, 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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SY08 YPM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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