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YE08 PKJ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,564 mi
Last recorded102,564 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 PKJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 102,564 miles

Central Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 100,639 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front number plate slightly broken

Pass 28 Nov 2023 98,483 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

long hand brake travel

under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,974 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2021 90,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Headlamp deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,783 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 62,590 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 62,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2018 48,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low/cracked

Pass 27 May 2017 42,243 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 42,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 36,985 miles

Front n/s windscreen wiper split

Fail 26 May 2016 36,985 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Advise inspection of discs (3.5.1g)

Front n/s windscreen wiper split

Pass 27 May 2015 33,985 miles

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Front brake discs are worn & lipped(plz refr2spec)

Fail 26 May 2015 33,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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Front brake discs are worn & lipped(plz refr2spec)

O/s rear tyre deteriorating, torn & also nailed (see where marked)

Pass 29 May 2014 28,001 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 17 May 2013 20,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 14,012 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,729 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 PKJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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