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YB08 JHH

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,915 mi
Last recorded238,915 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 JHH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 238,915 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2020 238,915 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 213,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 198,919 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 187,001 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 164,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake discs are badly worn.

Pass 29 May 2014 139,144 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat rocks slightly but is secure

Fail 29 May 2014 139,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat rocks slightly but is secure

Pass 8 Jun 2013 115,680 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 94,275 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 94,275 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,526 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 JHH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHH, 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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YB08 JHH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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