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WU08 YPD

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,192 mi
Last recorded139,192 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 YPD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 139,192 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 139,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 134,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR ON INNER TTEAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR ON INNER TREAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play CAUSING A NOTICABLE NOTCHINESS THEROUGH STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 134,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR ON INNER TTEAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR ON INNER TREAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play CAUSING A NOTICABLE NOTCHINESS THEROUGH STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 126,820 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 126,753 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 114,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,878 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 101,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,769 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,323 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,521 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 86,509 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,791 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,119 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 72,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,334 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,101 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 50,735 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,504 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 42,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,198 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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WU08 YPD is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU08 YPD, 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 WU08 YPD registered?

WU08 YPD is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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