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93,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXYS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Lower CORROSION UNDER CAR
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY TO CYLINDER BOTH SIDES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR OF NS SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXYS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Lower CORROSION UNDER CAR
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY TO CYLINDER BOTH SIDES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/floor area etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front headlight lens deteriorated/aims weak
brake pipes greased/corroded
covers fitted obstructing view
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/floor area etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front headlight lens deteriorated/aims weak
brake pipes greased/corroded
covers fitted obstructing view
rear axle corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
brake pedal feels slightly spongy
brake pipes corroded
corrosion underneath
covers fitted obstructing view
front sub frame/rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
both front headlight lens deteriorated
brake pedal feels slightly spongy
brake pipes corroded
corrosion underneath
covers fitted obstructing view
front sub frame/rear axle corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on body/suspension under vehicle
fuel pipes corroded
lower engine mounting torn
both front headlight lens slightly deteriorated
brake pipes have corrosion/greased
corrosion underneath
covers fitted obstructing view
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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YH08 VKS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VKS, 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 VKS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 April 2008.
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