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X16 HTY

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,633 mi
Last recorded113,633 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 HTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 113,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 109,234 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 109,234 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 104,484 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,201 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,893 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 95,893 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,564 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 93,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,876 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 91,876 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 83,444 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 83,444 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 71,248 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 62,800 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,590 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 59,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge (below 1.6mm)

n/s/r tyre mis-shaped and worn on inside edge, also cracked in tread

o/s/r tyre mis-shaped and worn on inside edge also cracked in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,814 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 45,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,477 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 15,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s & o/s/f wiper blades torn at edges

Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,272 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s/f wiper blades torn at edges

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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X16 HTY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X16 HTY, 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 X16 HTY registered?

X16 HTY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is X16 HTY safe to buy?

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