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YH08 FOA

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,624 mi
Last recorded100,624 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 FOA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 100,624 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension components and subframe covered in underseal

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 61,880 miles

Rear Vehicle structure undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2024 52,942 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front door mirror loose

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 44,315 miles

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

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

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front door mirror loose

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake fluid low

Fail 3 Feb 2023 44,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front door mirror loose

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake fluid low

Pass 8 Feb 2022 35,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body suspension and surface rust

Fail 8 Feb 2022 35,054 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body suspension and surface rust

Pass 19 Mar 2021 34,142 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 33,377 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,257 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,017 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,491 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,044 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 FOA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YH08 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

YH08 FOA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 FOA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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