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YC58 LWW

2008 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,227 mi
Last recorded161,227 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 LWW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 161,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 136,448 miles

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2020 136,448 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2019 117,093 miles

Offside Rear minor rust under the car

Fail 12 Dec 2019 117,093 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear minor rust under the car

Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,200 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,222 miles

Central Front Object removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside Rear Childseat fitted.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 96,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Central Front Object removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside Rear Childseat fitted.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,745 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 71,745 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 71,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,300 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,978 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,347 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 38,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,440 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 LWW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LWW, 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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YC58 LWW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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