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YH08 RJO

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,717 mi
Last recorded74,717 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 RJO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,717 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 74,717 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2020 69,656 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 64,768 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,693 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 63,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front tyres very cracked & worn edges

rear tyres worn edges & very cracked on treads

Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,450 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ FERRULES

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,748 miles

rear brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2017 59,748 miles

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)

rear brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,978 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,804 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 45,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,768 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,569 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 32,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,421 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 RJO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJO, 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 RJO registered?

YH08 RJO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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