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YB08 WPV

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,009 mi
Last recorded108,009 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WPV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 108,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer The side mirror is broken.

Fail 23 Aug 2025 169,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer The side mirror is broken.

Pass 30 Aug 2024 104,688 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 101,883 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 101,882 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,494 miles

Advise both front axle tyres wearing on inside edge.

Advise rear coil springs corroded.

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,096 miles

Fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 83,096 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,165 miles

Both front wiper blades are smearing the screen

Rear offside tyre is deformed

Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 17 Jul 2015 57,589 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,082 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 39,712 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,958 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,595 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 WPV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

YB08 WPV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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