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YL57 NCJ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,105 mi
Last recorded118,105 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 NCJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 118,105 miles

Offside slight damage to wing mirror casing, but no sharp edges or pose a risk to harm.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,955 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 113,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 106,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 96,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 96,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 88,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,640 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,973 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,325 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 56,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front inner track arm has play

nearside front inner track arm has play

Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,869 miles

Offside front inner track arm has play

nearside front inner track arm has play

Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,652 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,777 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,805 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 NCJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ registered?

YL57 NCJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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