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YL08 MHX

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,278 mi
Last recorded174,278 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 MHX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 174,278 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED AND BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

OIL LEAK NOTICED

REAR SUSPENSION AXLE BUSHES ARE SPLITTING AND WORN

UNDERSIDE OF CAR IS SHOWING SURFACE RUST IN MOST PLACES

Fail 23 Mar 2026 174,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED AND BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

OIL LEAK NOTICED

REAR SUSPENSION AXLE BUSHES ARE SPLITTING AND WORN

UNDERSIDE OF CAR IS SHOWING SURFACE RUST IN MOST PLACES

Pass 31 Mar 2025 163,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 163,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 163,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 150,910 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded at end

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

Nearside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

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

Offside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded at end

Fail 16 Feb 2024 150,902 miles

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

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

Front brake pipes slightly corroded at end

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

Nearside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

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

Offside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded at end

Pass 10 Feb 2023 138,577 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 138,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 133,244 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2021 125,874 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 125,874 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 123,121 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 116,981 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 109,583 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,559 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 100,599 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high reflector insecure (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 91,389 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 91,389 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,814 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,433 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 78,433 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,814 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,761 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 43,760 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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 MHX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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