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YH08 OCY

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,360 mi
Last recorded72,360 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 OCY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Section Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 72,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Section Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,416 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,114 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,175 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 59,175 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,473 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,961 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2013 45,904 miles

engine and gearbox both have oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2013 39,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,131 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 19,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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 OCY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCY, 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 OCY registered?

YH08 OCY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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