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YA08 PHJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,809 mi
Last recorded79,809 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 PHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,998 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,297 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 62,297 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,445 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PHJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

YA08 PHJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is YA08 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 PHJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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