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Y30 JEF

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,258 mi
Last recorded39,258 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 JEF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 39,258 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 38,402 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 37,816 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2023 36,748 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 35,922 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 34,745 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 33,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 32,633 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 30,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,827 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

slight perishing n/s rear tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2017 28,808 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

slight perishing n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,050 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,069 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,798 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 21,289 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 17,611 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 13,473 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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Y30 JEF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y30 JEF, 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 Y30 JEF registered?

Y30 JEF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 July 2008.

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