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YB08 UTY

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,898 mi
Last recorded101,898 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 101,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2025 101,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2024 92,487 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 79,402 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 68,525 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 56,504 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 47,722 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 44,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 42,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 40,356 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 37,815 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 37,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 35,091 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 31,290 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 24,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2011 18,687 miles

n/s/r seatbelt unable to fully inspect child seat fitted

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 UTY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

YB08 UTY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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