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YA57 YLU

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,988 mi
Last recorded75,988 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 YLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 75,988 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,578 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 72,884 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 68,591 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 63,877 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 63,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 61,265 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing but is not a fire risk

Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,571 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,920 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,590 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,937 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,240 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,913 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,107 miles

slight wear on both front inner tyre treads

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 YLU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

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

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