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YH08 VKU

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,712 mi
Last recorded86,712 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2022 86,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroding

engine mil light on

Pass 4 Oct 2021 84,358 miles

Rear boot latch sticking

Fail 4 Oct 2021 84,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear boot latch sticking

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,972 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear floor/ chassis surface corrosion

mil light on

Fail 5 Oct 2020 82,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low

Rear floor/ chassis surface corrosion

mil light on

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,120 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 80,120 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,630 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,592 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 74,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,841 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,252 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,280 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 56,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,141 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,141 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,834 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,791 miles

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

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 VKU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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