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YL57 KYN

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,957 mi
Last recorded82,957 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 KYN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2023 82,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 73,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,720 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel straps corroded

structural corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2020 70,720 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel straps corroded

structural corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2019 67,717 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,618 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 60,462 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear bar indicators

front tyres close to wear bar indicators

slight play in nearside inner rack joint and track rod end

Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,826 miles

n/s front lower ball joint rubber split

n/s track rod end worn slight play

n/s wiper split

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,609 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,407 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 44,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF wiper blade end split .

Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 KYN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYN, 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 YL57 KYN registered?

YL57 KYN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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