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YC58 AFN

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,401 mi
Last recorded180,401 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 AFN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 180,401 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 179,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 178,296 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 177,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 177,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 176,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 176,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 175,067 miles

Front head lamps are misted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 173,979 miles

both front headlights slightly misted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 171,335 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 162,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 162,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 152,210 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 152,209 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 138,490 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 138,471 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 123,598 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 106,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

marks on bodywork:osf bumper scuff,osf and osr door marks

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,523 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,375 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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YC58 AFN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC58 AFN, 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 YC58 AFN registered?

YC58 AFN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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