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YB08 RLO

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,980 mi
Last recorded93,980 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 RLO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 93,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.

Rear axle and suspension components corroded, not deemed excessive.

Slight play in steering inner joints.

Fail 8 Sep 2022 93,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.

Rear axle and suspension components corroded, not deemed excessive.

Slight play in steering inner joints.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 92,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2021 92,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,753 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface rust Under the vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2020 90,753 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface rust Under the vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,908 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 88,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower suspension ball joint has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower suspension ball joint has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,694 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 84,423 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,139 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 67,139 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,929 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 55,711 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 55,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2014 43,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2013 38,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 22 May 2012 33,938 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 33,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,057 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

NSF OUTER TYRE WALL CUT.

OIL LEAKS ON AND AROUND ENGINE.

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 RLO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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