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Y400 BEE

2008 Mazda 2

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,935 mi
Last recorded113,935 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY400 BEE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 113,935 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 107,298 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 107,298 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 102,766 miles

headlamp beam patterns weak (lenses cloudy)

Fail 27 Mar 2024 102,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

headlamp beam patterns weak (lenses cloudy)

Pass 28 Mar 2023 97,194 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 92,548 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,771 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,017 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,014 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,375 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,798 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,302 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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Y400 BEE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y400 BEE, 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 Y400 BEE registered?

Y400 BEE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 February 2008.

Is Y400 BEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y400 BEE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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