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YB08 WRE

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,788 mi
Last recorded116,788 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WRE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 116,788 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 114,647 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 112,029 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 109,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 107,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 105,586 miles

Offside headlight going cloudy

Fail 21 Jun 2021 105,586 miles

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

Offside headlight going cloudy

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 98,397 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 98,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side and off side steering tie rod worn....

Pass 8 Jun 2019 91,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight wear to steering tie rod ends

Fail 8 Jun 2019 91,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight wear to steering tie rod ends

Pass 16 Jun 2018 84,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Slight wear to both front steering rack inner tie rods.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 76,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Pass 28 May 2016 71,050 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 64,259 miles

Slight wear to near side and off side rack.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,860 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,200 miles

n/s/r tyre has deep cut in tread

Fail 24 Jun 2013 30,200 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 31 May 2012 21,332 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,341 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 WRE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

YB08 WRE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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