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YL08 TFA

2008 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,955 mi
Last recorded53,955 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 TFA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 53,955 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides around rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 53,955 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides around rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 50,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear damage on bodywork

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 47,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 47,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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 29 Dec 2021 41,860 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 35,207 miles

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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body surface corrosion

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 6 Jan 2021 35,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm slight play

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

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

Under body surface corrosion

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,648 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,182 miles

All four tyres cracked/perished

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,193 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 24,193 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 21,963 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 21,963 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 14,999 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 14,999 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 12,288 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,048 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 TFA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

YL08 TFA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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