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YA08 GDK

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,731 mi
Last recorded99,731 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 GDK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 99,731 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,460 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 92,166 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 88,478 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,606 miles

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

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

offside headlight lens deteriorated (only just achieving beam pattern )

Fail 20 Jul 2020 80,591 miles

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

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

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

offside headlight lens deteriorated (only just achieving beam pattern )

Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,811 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside sill damages but not weekend

Fail 7 Aug 2019 77,802 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside sill damages but not weekend

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,637 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,743 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,693 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 53,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 45,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 37,699 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,614 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 28,614 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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 GDK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YA08 GDK, 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 YA08 GDK registered?

YA08 GDK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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