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YB08 JGY

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,616 mi
Last recorded100,616 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 JGY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 100,616 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 100,616 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 98,099 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

components corroded in various area underneath

Fail 2 Jan 2024 98,099 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

components corroded in various area underneath

Pass 3 Jan 2023 95,984 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Various areas/components have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2022 93,880 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Various areas/components have slight corrosion

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2022 93,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Various areas/components have slight corrosion

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,312 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Rear heat shield adrift

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

various areas/components have slight corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2020 92,312 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Rear heat shield adrift

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

various areas/components have slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 81,610 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

the whole chassis shell is lightly corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 67,555 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 67,323 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 51,597 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 28 May 2016 45,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 14 May 2015 38,161 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 38,161 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 31,365 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 24,937 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 19,030 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 19,030 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 13,302 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 JGY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB08 JGY, 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 YB08 JGY registered?

YB08 JGY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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