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YH08 OBT

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,080 mi
Last recorded86,080 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 OBT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 86,080 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2026 86,080 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,628 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 78,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,363 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,276 miles

Nearside Front steering inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 63,612 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 63,612 miles

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

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,283 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 60,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,851 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 54,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,947 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 43,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front steering rack inner arm slightplay

Fail 17 Mar 2016 38,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front steering rack inner arm slightplay

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,772 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 32,772 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 27,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,876 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 23,855 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,077 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 20,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 15,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,937 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 OBT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH08 OBT registered?

YH08 OBT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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