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YB08 UTZ

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,167 mi
Last recorded130,167 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 130,167 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside slightly cracked (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror back missing

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside brake discs back plates rusty

both nearside and offside shock dust covers fallen to bits

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2025 130,167 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside slightly cracked (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror back missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside brake discs back plates rusty

both nearside and offside shock dust covers fallen to bits

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2023 123,446 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre depths on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror glass backing missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror back cover missing

Rear both n/s + o/s axle mountings getting rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,006 miles

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

some notching detected in steering column

Pass 22 Dec 2020 109,653 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 109,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 105,339 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,693 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 99,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2018 99,349 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive coming from the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

had to top the engine oil up of 3 liters to perform emissions test

Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,560 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 71,560 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,090 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 55,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,156 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 25,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 14,819 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 UTZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 UTZ, 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 UTZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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