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YC58 UEW

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,236 mi
Last recorded89,236 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 89,236 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

cracks in front windscreen

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 1 Nov 2025 89,236 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

cracks in front windscreen

h/lamp lenses discoloured

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Oct 2024 87,305 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,163 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust heat sheild loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 85,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust heat sheild loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,854 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/repair (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,869 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 62,621 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,225 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,688 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,592 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,260 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,591 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 UEW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

YC58 UEW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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