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YD08 VBY

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,535 mi
Last recorded122,535 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 122,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 122,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 118,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 115,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 113,853 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 111,603 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 111,603 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 110,001 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 109,502 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 102,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 89,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight inner sidewall damage slightly perished and slightly worn inside edge

Pass 16 May 2017 76,671 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 76,671 miles

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

Sump corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,854 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine sump pan corroded

offside rear tyre valve cracking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Feb 2017 75,854 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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)

engine sump pan corroded

offside rear tyre valve cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,884 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Feb 2016 62,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre valve cracking

nearside front tyre worn on both edges NEEDS NEW TYRE

offside front tyre worn on both edges NEEDS NEW TYRE

rear wiper blade split

tyre size 185 55 15 82 V

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,153 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,616 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,083 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2013 34,083 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)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and low tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and low tread

tyre size 185 55 15 82V

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,916 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 25,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brakes slightly binding

nearside rear tyre cracking and worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracking and worn on edges

tyre size 185 55 15 V

Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,199 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 VBY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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