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YL08 BCE

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,370 mi
Last recorded160,370 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 BCE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 160,370 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 160,348 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 159,916 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 159,896 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 158,859 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 158,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 157,039 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (sump starting to corrode) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 157,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (sump starting to corrode) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 156,158 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 148,339 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 145,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 145,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Exhaust heat shield insecure (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 143,011 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Fail 29 Jun 2018 143,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 138,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 7 Jun 2016 132,123 miles

BAD VIZIBILITY ON FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL CUTS

Pass 8 Jun 2015 121,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 108,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,181 miles

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,933 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,354 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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YL08 BCE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL08 BCE, 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 YL08 BCE registered?

YL08 BCE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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