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YD08 GVJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,144 mi
Last recorded89,144 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 GVJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 89,144 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 89,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 76,944 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 76,944 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,800 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 53,545 miles

Central advise both rear lower shock absorber to axle mounts rusting

Fail 15 Nov 2022 53,528 miles

Central Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4x to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

front sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2021 51,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear main runs (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 51,512 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear main runs (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2020 49,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe slight corrosion

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2019 47,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat shield loose next to tank

heat shield loose over back box

Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,764 miles

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

heat shield loose around tank

rear brake pipes slight corroded

rear tyres age cracking

slight play both track rod end

Fail 22 Oct 2018 45,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

heat shield loose around tank

rear brake pipes slight corroded

rear tyres age cracking

slight play both track rod end

Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

all 4 tyres age cracking

brake pipes covered up

heat shield loose

Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,461 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 39,567 miles

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

child seat fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 39,567 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 27,379 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 27,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,782 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 GVJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

YD08 GVJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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