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YB08 CZU

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,248 mi
Last recorded70,248 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 CZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 70,248 miles

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

Underside undersealed

Fail 29 Aug 2025 69,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under car in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under car in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 67,226 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 65,885 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,553 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 64,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 62,728 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 58,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,150 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 29,462 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 26,864 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,586 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 19,555 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,849 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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YB08 CZU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YB08 CZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB08 CZU registered?

YB08 CZU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is YB08 CZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 CZU shows 16 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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