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YH08 EHU

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,417 mi
Last recorded108,417 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 EHU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 108,417 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 108,417 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 102,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,182 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 96,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,352 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 90,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,563 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 84,518 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,018 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 79,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,861 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 72,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,147 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 64,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,718 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 52,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,846 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,108 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 EHU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EHU, 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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YH08 EHU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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