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YC58 UEU

2008 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,997 mi
Last recorded143,997 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 UEU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 143,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking to side walls

Fail 18 Apr 2017 143,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking to side walls

Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,056 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 121,047 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine oil level low

Remove objects out of drivers view (air freshener )

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,517 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 96,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,185 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,337 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,275 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 UEU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

YC58 UEU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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