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YA08 EWM

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,353 mi
Last recorded177,353 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 EWM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 177,353 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 154,624 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 137,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 137,998 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,315 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 124,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 110,065 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield

Pass 21 Apr 2018 100,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 100,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 May 2017 91,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 80,260 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 72,542 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 72,542 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 64,419 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 64,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 61,963 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,924 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,695 miles

slight play in steering arm inner joint/outer track rod end

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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YA08 EWM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YA08 EWM, 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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YA08 EWM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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