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YD58 BVG

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,546 mi
Last recorded96,546 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 BVG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 96,546 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr at shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump due to corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at cover (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes and fuel lines at rear ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 92,507 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 92,507 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,110 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres badly cracked and perished and cuts on inner but not deep enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Has uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 89,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres badly cracked and perished and cuts on inner but not deep enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Has uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 85,735 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light wiper blade damage noted (3.2 (a) (i))

slightly reduced reserve travel noted at brake pedal

Fail 26 Aug 2022 85,735 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light wiper blade damage noted (3.2 (a) (i))

slightly reduced reserve travel noted at brake pedal

Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,554 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 81,551 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn also warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,161 miles

Engine sump becoming porous.

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 78,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear section leaking. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine sump becoming porous.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,218 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,610 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 61,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,616 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 52,616 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,620 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 32,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged and cracked around tread

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged and cracked around tread

Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,539 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 26,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,753 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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YD58 BVG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YD58 BVG, 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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YD58 BVG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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