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YC58 FYU

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,613 mi
Last recorded135,613 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 FYU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 135,613 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 129,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 129,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 116,842 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 116,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 108,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 leaking from sump pan

Pass 26 Oct 2022 105,473 miles

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

slight oil leak from sump pan.

Fail 25 Oct 2022 105,460 miles

Exhaust system insecure heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

slight oil leak from sump pan.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 101,636 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 101,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 97,630 miles

oil pump badly corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2019 94,226 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 94,226 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 87,936 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,105 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 77,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,712 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,197 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,122 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,383 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,120 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,909 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 FYU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red 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 YC58 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

YC58 FYU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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