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YH08 VKV

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,816 mi
Last recorded146,816 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VKV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 146,816 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 131,704 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 128,442 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

slightly cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2021 122,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2020 118,202 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related corrosion under the vehicle

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Fail 9 Jul 2020 118,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related corrosion under the vehicle

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 3 Jul 2019 104,037 miles

vehicle has medium to heavy corrosion to most undereside componants, suspension and body

Fail 2 Jul 2019 104,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rears on vehicle undereside in clips at undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle has medium to heavy corrosion to most undereside componants, suspension and body

Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,530 miles

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

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

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2018 98,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,207 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,448 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,834 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,909 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,782 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,028 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,599 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 27,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 VKV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV registered?

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

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