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VO08 YZK

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,323 mi
Last recorded136,323 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 YZK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 136,323 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 128,812 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 122,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 122,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 114,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 106,659 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 101,151 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 101,085 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Slight damage to bumper

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2020 97,851 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Slight damage to bumper

Rear Seats down unable to inspect seat belts

Fail 1 Mar 2020 97,851 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Slight damage to bumper

Rear Seats down unable to inspect seat belts

Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,574 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 87,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,675 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 71,675 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,252 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 57,252 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,450 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,829 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,393 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,939 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 12,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VO08 YZK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VO08 YZK, 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 VO08 YZK registered?

VO08 YZK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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