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YL57 OBN

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,211 mi
Last recorded90,211 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 OBN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 90,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH N/S & O/S. ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 85,241 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 85,241 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,707 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 76,778 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 76,778 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 72,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front door damage

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 72,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front door damage

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2021 72,167 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Front door check strap damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,654 miles

Offside Front drivers door and front wing damaged

Rear boot floor and bumper backing damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2019 65,005 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 61,448 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 61,448 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 56,283 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 13 Feb 2014 32,308 miles

Rear Tyres Perished

Fail 13 Feb 2014 32,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 30 Jan 2013 26,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,298 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 17,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 17,827 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 OBN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

YL57 OBN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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