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YL08 HAA

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,692 mi
Last recorded97,692 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 HAA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,692 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 97,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 87,010 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,167 miles

inner and outer sills heavily corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021 82,092 miles

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))

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

inner and outer sills heavily corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,852 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,866 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 76,866 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 76,843 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,607 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 61,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,803 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,870 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slight cracks

tracking

Fail 17 Sep 2014 50,870 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slight cracks

Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,543 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

both rear tyres slight cracks

Pass 28 Jul 2012 38,679 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both front tyres 4mm

Pass 30 Jul 2011 31,904 miles

front end damage

Fail 26 Jul 2011 31,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front end damage

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 HAA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HAA, 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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YL08 HAA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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