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YH08 EHT

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,137 mi
Last recorded125,137 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 EHT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 125,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate degraded (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower lower arm pinch bolt not fully tightened/advise replacement

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper headlamp mounting cracked

Nearside Front slight bodywork damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer end section incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear vehicle underbody corroded/undersealed

steering wheel cover removed prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2025 113,309 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension arms, springs, frame ,area and others components corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2025 113,309 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension arms, springs, frame ,area and others components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 106,367 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 106,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 93,696 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 93,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 83,786 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,658 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,145 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 74,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,657 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 70,540 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front 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 Aug 2016 61,815 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 61,815 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,306 miles

front numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,215 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 39,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 31,243 miles

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

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

heatshield insecure

n/s/r tyre damaged but not down to structure

o/s/r tyre cracking but not down to structure

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,436 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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YH08 EHT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YH08 EHT, 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 YH08 EHT registered?

YH08 EHT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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