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YM08 AHY

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,069 mi
Last recorded92,069 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 AHY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,069 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has cut on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2021 92,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has cut on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,995 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on outer wall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge plus has a cut on it

Fail 3 Dec 2020 85,992 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on outer wall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge plus has a cut on it

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,433 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 76,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,404 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 71,404 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 66,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,405 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 2 Jun 2016 63,405 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,365 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,673 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 45,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,411 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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YM08 AHY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YM08 AHY, 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 YM08 AHY registered?

YM08 AHY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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