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YA08 GFZ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,535 mi
Last recorded82,535 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 GFZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 82,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight free play/knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 80,802 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight free play/knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 76,202 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2023 76,202 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.3mm of legal tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 68,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor and suspension components under sealed

Fail 1 Feb 2022 68,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image projected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image projected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner corner of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis legs and floor surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,151 miles

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

Offside Front front metal back plate corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 68,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Faces deeply pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front headlamp lenses misted dip beam images unaffected

Front Both front metal back plates corroded

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges

Rear Both rear Inner sills surface corroded

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Jul 2019 62,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,166 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,191 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 48,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 25,946 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 25,946 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,433 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,159 miles

rear tyres showing wear on outer 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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YA08 GFZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GFZ, 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 GFZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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