MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
some notching detected in steering column
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))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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))
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))
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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)
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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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