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YH08 VKS

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,314 mi
Last recorded93,314 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VKS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 93,314 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 89,533 miles

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))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 89,521 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 85,321 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 85,321 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 81,785 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2021 81,785 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 78,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,766 miles

both front headlight lens slightly deteriorated

brake pipes have corrosion/greased

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 2 May 2018 69,473 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 69,473 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,148 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,511 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 53,604 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 53,580 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 49,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 46,625 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 46,618 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 40,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 40,473 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,641 miles

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 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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