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YC58 LZS

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,659 mi
Last recorded152,659 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 LZS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 152,659 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 152,659 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 140,354 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 140,353 miles

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,336 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 117,665 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 117,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,200 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 110,200 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,202 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 107,202 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 104,441 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 104,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,220 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 98,214 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,425 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,585 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing uneven

Offside Inner Steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damaged to n/s rear and o/s front bumper

small split to n/s front wiper

Fail 5 Sep 2014 74,827 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nsf wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,657 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,657 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,390 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 LZS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

YC58 LZS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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