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YD08 CXJ

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

200,376 mi
Last recorded200,376 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 CXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 200,376 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corrorsion on axle (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

accident damage to o/s/r boot floor area and corrored not with in presqribe area

heat shields insucure

varous amount of corrorsion on under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2024 188,504 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 185,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 174,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 160,005 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 147,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 131,161 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 131,161 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,357 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 29 May 2018 119,130 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,067 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 108,067 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,918 miles

corrosion across vehicle underbody

front discs corroded and worn

front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

sump pan heavily corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2016 90,918 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion across vehicle underbody

front discs corroded and worn

front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

sump pan heavily corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,257 miles

Offside wiper blade frame is worn allowing the blade to flop about but unit still clears the windscreen adequately at this time

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,237 miles

both front wiperblades deteriorated slightly

small cut in osr tyre tread

Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,612 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 CXJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CXJ, 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 CXJ registered?

YD08 CXJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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