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YE08 KUK

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,363 mi
Last recorded126,363 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KUK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 126,363 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 118,505 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 118,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 108,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,744 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 97,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,983 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at drum (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 89,701 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 78,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2018 71,443 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 63,679 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 17 May 2017 63,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front tyre worn worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 55,810 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 47,923 miles

Exhaust heat shielding loose at rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to front number plate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,988 miles

front wipers smear screen slightly.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 36,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers smear screen slightly.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,122 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 30,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,496 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 KUK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YE08 KUK, 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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YE08 KUK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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