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YD08 CWR

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,202 mi
Last recorded72,202 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 CWR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 72,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes in wheel arch area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes and breather pipes corroded at rear

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged in bumper

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both headlights opaque

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 69,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 x 55 x 15 devoid of tread inner edge ADVISE CHANGING ...A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 X 55 X 15 . devoid of tread inner edge ..ADVISE CHANGING.. A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight opaque

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 69,201 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump corroded pourus (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs x/s corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 x 55 x 15 devoid of tread inner edge ADVISE CHANGING ...A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 X 55 X 15 . devoid of tread inner edge ..ADVISE CHANGING.. A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight opaque

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 65,480 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front head light deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trail arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 61,746 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trail arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 58,950 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,474 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 48,920 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 42,482 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 39,105 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 32,080 miles

Both rear tyres have minor cracking in the treads

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And inner edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Behind wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And both edges slightly worn and minor cracking in the treads (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 32,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked Behind wheel (3.6.B.2b)

Both rear tyres have minor cracking in the treads

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And inner edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Behind wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And both edges slightly worn and minor cracking in the treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 24,728 miles

Offside Rear slight kink to brake pipe to renew

Fail 18 May 2016 24,682 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,199 miles

cut on offside rear tyre inner wall but cords not exposed

Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,747 miles

Small cracks on front tyre tread areas ?

Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,100 miles

NSF TYRE OUTER EDGE WEAR. TREAD DEPTH 5MM.

NSF WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,240 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 CWR is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red 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 CWR, 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 CWR is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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