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YB08 UXN

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,681 mi
Last recorded114,681 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 114,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm from rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

under body corrosion throughout

Pass 9 Aug 2019 105,922 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 105,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,604 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,447 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipe s slightly corroded at rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 87,447 miles

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipe s slightly corroded at rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,486 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,188 miles

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)

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,046 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,055 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,646 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 22,646 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 UXN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UXN, 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 UXN registered?

YB08 UXN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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