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YB08 UUN

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,297 mi
Last recorded113,297 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UUN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 113,297 miles

corrosion to whole of underside

Fail 15 Jan 2026 113,296 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to whole of underside

Pass 29 Jan 2025 112,377 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to whole of underside

Fail 29 Jan 2025 112,377 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to whole of underside

Pass 25 Jan 2024 111,246 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 111,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 109,987 miles

front and rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 109,979 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,680 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 108,679 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides into hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 107,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 105,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 104,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 101,886 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 93,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,787 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,566 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,525 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,343 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,062 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,045 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 UUN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UUN, 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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What year was YB08 UUN registered?

YB08 UUN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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