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YB08 JFO

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,776 mi
Last recorded88,776 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 JFO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 88,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 79,220 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE STARTING TO FADE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,181 miles

Nearside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR BARS AND OUTER WALL PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 74,123 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR BARS AND OUTER WALL PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OUTER WALL IS PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 65,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OUTER WALL IS PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,340 miles

n/s front head lamp steamed up but beam pattern not affected

Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,150 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,557 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,201 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,997 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,477 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,418 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 34,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside 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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YB08 JFO 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 76.5%.

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 JFO, 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 JFO registered?

YB08 JFO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 JFO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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