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YH08 XGX

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,499 mi
Last recorded132,499 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XGX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 132,499 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,172 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 127,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 117,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One Main Metal Brake Pipe (Centre of Car) Under Plastic Cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 117,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One Main Metal Brake Pipe (Centre of Car) Under Plastic Cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,043 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,528 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,282 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 14 Feb 2014 59,986 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,156 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 32,461 miles

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

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 XGX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

YH08 XGX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 XGX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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