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YC08 TKN

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,336 mi
Last recorded77,336 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 TKN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 77,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,820 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 74,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,819 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 71,818 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,823 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 63,823 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,344 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,234 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,340 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 52,340 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,702 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,806 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 32,806 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,411 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,564 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 19,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,628 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 TKN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 TKN, 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 TKN registered?

YC08 TKN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 TKN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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