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YE08 KTT

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,365 mi
Last recorded88,365 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KTT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 88,365 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

both subframes undersealed

rear subframe repaired .repair covered with underseal.

Pass 22 Oct 2024 83,197 miles

headlamp lenses misted

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

all suspension components undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 78,414 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 74,459 miles

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

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

light surface corrosion to underside

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2022 74,437 miles

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

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

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

light surface corrosion to underside

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,776 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 70,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,506 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 63,494 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 59,471 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 25 May 2017 51,240 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 43,503 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 36,089 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 30,462 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,521 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,516 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 14,884 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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YE08 KTT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE08 KTT, 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 YE08 KTT registered?

YE08 KTT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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