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YB57 AYS

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,693 mi
Last recorded137,693 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 AYS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2023 137,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside front wing poor condition rusting, Underbody/suspension components surface rust

Pass 4 Mar 2022 117,172 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 117,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 103,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and slight oil leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2020 94,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and slight oil leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2018 76,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SHOCK ABSORBER HAS NO DAMPING EFFECT A SHOULD BE CHANGED AS SOON POSSIBLE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE TO HUB HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 76,372 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SHOCK ABSORBER HAS NO DAMPING EFFECT A SHOULD BE CHANGED AS SOON POSSIBLE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front WINDSCREEN WIPER INSECURE. (RECTIFIED POST TEST)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE TO HUB HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,049 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 54,069 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,415 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 22,415 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 16,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 14,254 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 11,661 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 8,320 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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YB57 AYS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB57 AYS, 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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YB57 AYS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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