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YA57 OTG

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,243 mi
Last recorded97,243 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 OTG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 97,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2023 95,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components flaking/corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2023 95,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,491 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 89,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play underside of vehicle, subframes & suspension components flaking (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 87,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 84,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,248 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,422 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,419 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 64,865 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 55,766 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 55,766 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,081 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,455 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 39,455 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,436 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,606 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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YA57 OTG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc 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 YA57 OTG, 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 YA57 OTG registered?

YA57 OTG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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