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YL57 HWP

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,271 mi
Last recorded116,271 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 HWP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 116,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,500 MILES LEFT APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2023 108,401 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 108,322 miles

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

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

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO HAS CUT IN TREAD BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material uptp the Flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upto the Flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak from the gearbox area.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 91,616 miles

Central Lower heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2021 91,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Lower heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,010 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,249 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,038 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,529 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 69,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n\s wiper started to split

o\s head lamp set on lowest setting

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,189 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,940 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 47,283 miles

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 47,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,251 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,437 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 32,437 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 24,897 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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YL57 HWP is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YL57 HWP, 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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YL57 HWP is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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