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YE08 RFL

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,797 mi
Last recorded81,797 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 RFL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,797 miles

Both front brake hoses rubbing on suspension bolts

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 81,748 miles

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

Both front brake hoses rubbing on suspension bolts

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,683 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 72,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 71,665 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 70,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 70,296 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 65,646 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSIS BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL OK TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK GREASE SPRINGS AND CABLES

Fail 1 Jul 2019 65,645 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wax oil needed

Pass 16 Jul 2017 60,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strip check both discs scored worn same time (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rod end as play (2.2.A.1b)

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

wax oil grease underbody all brake pipes

Fail 15 Jul 2017 60,275 miles

Brake pedal spongy foot brake travels req strip adjust back brakes bleed system (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strip check both discs scored worn same time (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rod end as play (2.2.A.1b)

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

wax oil grease underbody all brake pipes

Pass 16 Jul 2016 56,669 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat shield loose (7.1.2)

wax oil needed

Fail 14 Jul 2016 56,669 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides may clean up (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat shield loose (7.1.2)

wax oil needed

Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,544 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 45,222 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,967 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,135 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,685 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 RFL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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