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YD08 CWO

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,507 mi
Last recorded89,507 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 CWO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 89,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear near Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and all Components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 89,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear near Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and all Components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 85,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 81,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,901 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and offside front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 76,901 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and offside front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,566 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fouling against strut tower on full lock.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 72,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fouling against strut tower on full lock.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 68,204 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 68,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 63,473 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 58,253 miles

Offside Rear Inner sidewall perished

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,537 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,760 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,294 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 45,294 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,345 miles

knocking on steering column

rear tyres cracking recomend two new tyres

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,499 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 20,292 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 CWO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YD08 CWO, 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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YD08 CWO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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