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YB08 WSY

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,501 mi
Last recorded120,501 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WSY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2021 120,501 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 110,875 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,892 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 102,881 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (drumstick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint pinch bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,097 miles

wheel trims fitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres both wearing on inner edge

sill trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 101,097 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres both wearing on inner edge

sill trays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,674 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 88,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,236 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 77,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,228 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 66,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,592 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewll

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 WSY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WSY, 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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YB08 WSY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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