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YH08 WPV

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,958 mi
Last recorded111,958 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 WPV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 111,958 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,623 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 94,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 87,259 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 87,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,739 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,717 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,859 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 WPV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

YH08 WPV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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