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YC08 GXM

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,394 mi
Last recorded118,394 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 GXM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 118,394 miles

advise front backing plates missing advise jaking points week rusted rear floor pan axel beam rec paint all

Fail 17 Jun 2026 118,394 miles

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

advise front backing plates missing advise jaking points week rusted rear floor pan axel beam rec paint all

Pass 24 Jun 2025 112,755 miles

advise head lights poor paton brake backing plates braking up

Fail 23 Jun 2025 112,755 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise head lights poor paton brake backing plates braking up

Pass 24 Jun 2024 107,395 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 107,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recomend traking advise car floor pan axelse need paintng light rust (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 104,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 101,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 97,737 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,405 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by tank

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 88,166 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 88,166 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,436 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak sump corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,323 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 71,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,049 miles

Lower Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,271 miles

Both front tyres are stepping on tread

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,558 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,303 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 31,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,148 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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YC08 GXM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YC08 GXM, 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 YC08 GXM registered?

YC08 GXM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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