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YK08 UJY

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,543 mi
Last recorded102,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 UJY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 102,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 98,905 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side frosty and Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 98,905 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side frosty and Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 98,905 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 94,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 94,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 89,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,439 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 82,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,091 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))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, cracking and slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, cracking and slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,548 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both,also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 69,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both,also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,356 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,727 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,163 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,325 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,154 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 UJY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YK08 UJY, 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 UJY registered?

YK08 UJY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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