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YIL 8754

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,081 mi
Last recorded58,081 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 8754
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 58,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 58,044 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 55,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 53,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 49,619 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 47,578 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 47,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 45,849 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2019 43,023 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 32,102 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 13,637 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2014 7,553 miles

Offside front tyre perished

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2013 6,789 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 5,504 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 3,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YIL 8754 is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YIL 8754, 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 YIL 8754 registered?

YIL 8754 is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YIL 8754 safe to buy?

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