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YC58 UEZ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,858 mi
Last recorded48,858 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front has water in

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust undercover loose

Fail 29 Sep 2017 48,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front has water in

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust undercover loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 41,156 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corrsion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,371 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,094 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 31,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 25,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 15,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2012 15,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 8,505 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 UEZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEZ, 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 UEZ registered?

YC58 UEZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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