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YE08 OBT

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,135 mi
Last recorded120,135 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 OBT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 120,135 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy

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

Nearside Inner Sill has heavy surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Inner Sill has heavy surface corrosion

Rear Both rear chassis legs have heavy surface corrosion

Rear Rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2026 120,132 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal feels spongy

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

Nearside Inner Sill has heavy surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Inner Sill has heavy surface corrosion

Rear Both rear chassis legs have heavy surface corrosion

Rear Rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2025 109,409 miles

General surface corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Apr 2025 109,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component likely to fail Rear axle excessively corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General surface corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Apr 2024 99,307 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2022 92,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 88,296 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,658 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 65,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,479 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 28,180 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,251 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 OBT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 OBT, 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 OBT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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