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YK08 UJS

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,579 mi
Last recorded98,579 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 UJS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 98,579 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded & damaged

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded & damaged

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2024 98,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components two towbars fitted on the bumper (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded & damaged

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded & damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,423 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,408 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,807 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 88,807 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,035 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 85,034 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 76,297 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 67,341 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 67,341 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)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,593 miles

covers under car

Fail 4 Nov 2016 57,482 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

covers under car

Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,100 miles

covers under car

Fail 12 Nov 2015 47,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

covers under car

Pass 15 Nov 2014 35,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2013 29,056 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)

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 17 Nov 2012 22,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Nov 2012 22,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Nov 2011 18,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,558 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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YK08 UJS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YK08 UJS, 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 YK08 UJS registered?

YK08 UJS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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