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WL08 JYU

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,137 mi
Last recorded140,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 JYU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 140,137 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both head lights deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2022 126,569 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 114,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 114,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 102,342 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 102,333 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.97 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,334 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 73,357 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,617 miles

Steering system slightly rough intermitant knocking from steering under load (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 61,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough intermitant knocking from steering under load (2.2.D.1)

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Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,456 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 51,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 48,639 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,914 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,912 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,225 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,570 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 15,570 miles

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

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

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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WL08 JYU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel 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 WL08 JYU, 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 WL08 JYU registered?

WL08 JYU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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