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YB57 KNR

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,987 mi
Last recorded109,987 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 KNR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

previous mot work done

Fail 13 Dec 2021 109,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS SENSOR (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 97,217 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 91,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively routed incorrectly (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 91,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively routed incorrectly (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,104 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,156 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 79,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inside sidewall cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2016 70,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inside sidewall cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,311 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre outer wall is slightly damaged (4.1D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.54 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 63,311 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre outer wall is slightly damaged (4.1D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.54 mm (4.1E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,655 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 49,653 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,535 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 37,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 31,706 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,760 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 24,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,223 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 KNR is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YB57 KNR, 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 KNR is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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