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YM08 ANX

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,187 mi
Last recorded109,187 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 ANX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 109,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

underbody/suspension components corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2023 109,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to underside and components, heavier in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel cylinder corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel cylinder corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 106,406 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to underside and underside components inner and outer sills heavier in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel cylinder corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel cylinder corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 104,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,624 miles

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

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 101,520 miles

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

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

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

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

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,656 miles

O/S INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,236 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 94,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 90,638 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 90,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure strut top mount snapped (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 85,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 73,753 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,763 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 56,045 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,608 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,022 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 ANX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel 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 YM08 ANX, 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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YM08 ANX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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