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YD58 OTC

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,698 mi
Last recorded116,698 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 OTC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 116,698 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 116,503 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 116,503 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 116,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 112,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 111,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 106,138 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 106,138 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,784 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 97,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,918 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 86,918 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,400 miles

Offside head lamp slightly dim

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 75,032 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 75,032 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,212 miles

Alternator belt slight deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 61,668 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,259 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,379 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 29,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,927 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 24,926 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,786 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 OTC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OTC, 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 YD58 OTC registered?

YD58 OTC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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