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YB08 UXS

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,979 mi
Last recorded108,979 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UXS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 108,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 99,527 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 99,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 91,779 miles

both front tyres wearing in on outer edge

front suspension weak

slight judder front brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2022 86,485 miles

Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 81,279 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,380 miles

alll brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 75,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

alll brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,541 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,814 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Aug 2018 62,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 62,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,563 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,993 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,266 miles

EML on at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,469 miles

EML light on at time of test.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 35,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

EML light on at time of test.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,084 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,579 miles

n/s wiper torn

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 UXS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXS, 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 UXS registered?

YB08 UXS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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