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YD08 CWJ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,732 mi
Last recorded111,732 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 CWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 111,732 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2025 108,996 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 107,240 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 105,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 95,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner and outer where brake pad not making contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner where brake pad not making contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 85,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 83,395 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 83,395 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 78,297 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 78,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumps and flat spots 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 72,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 65,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread band worn down to ply (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread band worn down to ply (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 59,714 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 59,446 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,531 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 44,283 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 40,696 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,521 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,323 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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YD08 CWJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD08 CWJ, 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 YD08 CWJ registered?

YD08 CWJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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