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YM08 HMU

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,243 mi
Last recorded42,243 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 HMU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 42,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Aug 2024 36,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both n/s and o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s/r and o/s/r (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt deteriorating and cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2024 36,397 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both n/s and o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s/r and o/s/r (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt deteriorating and cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,174 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint n/s and o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 30,137 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both n/s and o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 27,685 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,124 miles

n/s/f suspension arm rear and front subframe and spring mountings and shock-absorbers corroding but meet requirements

Fail 26 Aug 2020 26,124 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

n/s/f suspension arm rear and front subframe and spring mountings and shock-absorbers corroding but meet requirements

Pass 20 Aug 2019 23,859 miles

front pads low

Pass 25 Aug 2018 22,165 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 20,461 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Aug 2017 20,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 15,665 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 14,346 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 13,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,314 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 HMU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM08 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

YM08 HMU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is YM08 HMU safe to buy?

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