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YC57 YFK

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,807 mi
Last recorded111,807 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 YFK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 111,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlight tarnished

Nearside Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 111,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlight tarnished

Nearside Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 111,618 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal sinks to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,709 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2019 93,709 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

knocking noise from steering

Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,555 miles

Both front shocker dust covers split.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R and N/S/R ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn smooth on inner edge, on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn smooth on edges, also perished in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine oil sump corroded and leaking ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 67,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R. ()

Engine sump corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 67,834 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Poss bottle empty. (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R. ()

Engine sump corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,075 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2015 45,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,302 miles

Nearside front brake is binding on slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,245 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 17,590 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 13,546 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 13,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YC57 YFK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC57 YFK, 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 YC57 YFK registered?

YC57 YFK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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