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YC08 GXX

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,805 mi
Last recorded68,805 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 68,805 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 66,653 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 64,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 62,719 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 62,714 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 60,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,855 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 56,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre just starting to show age cracks

exhaust heat-shield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,392 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 39,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,973 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 22,991 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 22,990 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 19,099 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,280 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 GXX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YC08 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

YC08 GXX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is YC08 GXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 GXX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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