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YL08 LZH

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,712 mi
Last recorded120,712 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 120,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 112,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four front and rears offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2019 112,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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 16 Aug 2018 98,450 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 98,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,411 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 83,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,132 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 69,980 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear age related cracking to rear tyres

Rear both rear tyres miss-shaped

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,949 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slight age related cracking and worn uneven

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,359 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,508 miles

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

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

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 LZH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 LZH registered?

YL08 LZH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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