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YC58 UEX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,784 mi
Last recorded138,784 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 UEX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 138,784 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 132,255 miles

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

sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 Jul 2025 132,255 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Jul 2024 125,564 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 117,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 108,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,515 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2021 100,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,670 miles

Both front road wheels (inner rims) are distorted ... no bulge to tyre wall

Both head lamp lenses are badly deteriorated ... beam image is only just visible

Offside number plate light (not working)

Offside steering (inner ball joint) has slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,690 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 90,690 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front worn / smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Auxiliary drive belt badly cracked

n/s/ headlamp lens is deteriorated

o/s headlamp lens is deteriorated & affects light output

o/s steering arm (inner) joint has slight play

o/s/r tyre (Inner) tread section is worn out of shape / stepped

Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,457 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 77,457 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,225 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 64,225 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,461 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,226 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 38,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres split on inner side wall

Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,515 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 26,515 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 15,825 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 13,586 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 UEX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX registered?

YC58 UEX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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