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YB08 WRA

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,417 mi
Last recorded109,417 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WRA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 109,417 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 19 Jan 2018 109,414 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 9 May 2016 104,098 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,235 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 103,235 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 95,974 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit/both worn badly on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,126 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 86,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 43,806 miles

Child seat N/S rear

Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,109 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 WRA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WRA, 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 WRA registered?

YB08 WRA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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