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YD08 VBM

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,727 mi
Last recorded48,727 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 48,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Axle fractured corroded and snapped (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front outer sills holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Engine oil sump leaking

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,261 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear to flexi pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak from sump

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 42,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 39,539 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,145 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on inner sills nearside and offside

Fail 26 Feb 2019 36,145 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on inner sills nearside and offside

Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,726 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Full front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded full front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,578 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,642 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,848 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 25,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,755 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,428 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 VBM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

YD08 VBM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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