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YA57 YLT

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,326 mi
Last recorded100,326 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 100,326 miles

Brake pedal spongy

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2021 100,326 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,973 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,719 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 93,719 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,351 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jan 2014 51,042 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,386 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,431 miles

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

rear heat shield rattling

Pass 28 Jan 2011 20,608 miles

both font tyres getting low on edges but ok for mot test

both front wipers split but ok for mot test

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 YLT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YA57 YLT, 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 YLT registered?

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

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