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YD08 NHO

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,543 mi
Last recorded132,543 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 NHO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 132,543 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight knock detected at steering wheel

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 132,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight knock detected at steering wheel

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 122,210 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight knock detected at steering wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,794 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 115,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,035 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 106,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,752 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 98,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 95,075 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 88,348 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 88,348 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 84,130 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 84,130 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 80,655 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 80,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,032 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 67,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,798 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,755 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,213 miles

advise front o/s and n/s tyres wearing on edges.

advise n/s front tyre cut on outer side wall.

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 NHO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NHO, 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 NHO registered?

YD08 NHO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YD08 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 NHO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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