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YG58 VMU

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,125 mi
Last recorded180,125 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 VMU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 180,125 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 153,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,161 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front rack end has play

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 121,160 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front rack end has play

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,801 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips and small crack at top (8.3.1d)

slight play offside steering rack end

Fail 16 Sep 2016 86,801 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips and small crack at top (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,818 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 28,837 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,760 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTING SLOWLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,150 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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YG58 VMU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG58 VMU, 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 YG58 VMU registered?

YG58 VMU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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