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YH08 KCJ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,988 mi
Last recorded152,988 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 152,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 143,122 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 143,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 131,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By front of fuel tank and running along vehicle underbody, marked by yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated By front of fuel tank, marked by yellow chalk (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 131,838 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By front of fuel tank and running along vehicle underbody, marked by yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated By front of fuel tank, marked by yellow chalk (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 125,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,013 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 120,013 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 115,266 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 106,566 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 96,272 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,121 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,206 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 77,204 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,570 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,687 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,543 miles

O/S/R tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,667 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,737 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 KCJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KCJ, 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 KCJ registered?

YH08 KCJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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