MOT Status
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97,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill areas rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill areas rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to o/s/r marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to o/s/r marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm insecurely attached Both front ball joints (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also has slight leak (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also has slight leak (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner side wall starting to split?
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YH08 XHT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 XHT, 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 XHT registered?
YH08 XHT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 April 2008.
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