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YH08 OBY

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,115 mi
Last recorded139,115 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 OBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 139,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorated to max limit advise repair a s a p please keep ball joint checked for play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting body under wheel arch corroded on 1st layer to max limit advise repair a s a p (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 136,724 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 132,841 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 128,048 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 116,292 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 104,133 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,547 miles

Offside 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 Apr 2019 91,965 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure but prevents the risk of a fire

Fail 15 Apr 2019 91,964 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Rear heat shield insecure but prevents the risk of a fire

Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,277 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 85,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,156 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 79,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,396 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 73,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,818 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 58,680 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2014 58,680 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,044 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 50,044 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,371 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 39,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,911 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 29,911 miles

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

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

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 OBY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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