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YD08 VBX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,112 mi
Last recorded75,112 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VBX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,112 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,875 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,259 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,803 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 49,803 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,958 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,921 miles

both front discs worn not a fail so pass and advise

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 VBX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

YD08 VBX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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