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YH08 XHT

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,876 mi
Last recorded97,876 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 97,876 miles

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 ()

Fail 23 Oct 2025 97,876 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 93,790 miles

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 93,789 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 90,162 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 90,161 miles

Suspension arm insecurely attached Both front ball joints (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,385 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,664 miles

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 81,664 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,121 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 76,892 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 74,027 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 70,819 miles

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) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,989 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 67,989 miles

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 67,986 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner side wall starting to split?

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,672 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,414 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,126 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,976 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,229 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 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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