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YD08 GVC

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,660 mi
Last recorded118,660 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 GVC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 118,660 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 117,417 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 117,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 111,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 106,162 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 106,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,046 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 101,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,684 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 94,402 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 94,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 85,568 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 85,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 76,634 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 76,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,695 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 68,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 60,538 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 60,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 51,203 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 42,257 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 42,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 35,062 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 28,093 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 GVC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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