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YM08 HLF

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,840 mi
Last recorded113,840 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 HLF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 113,840 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite bad ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 113,840 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite bad ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 104,598 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 104,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 102,921 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 97,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Poor beam images, headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2021 93,681 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 93,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,474 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 91,473 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,230 miles

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

both headlamps in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,906 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 82,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 77,089 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 77,089 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,831 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,183 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,735 miles

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

O/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,660 miles

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

O/s/r tyre age cracked.

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,225 miles

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,946 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 HLF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HLF, 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 HLF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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