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YM08 HNE

2008 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,792 mi
Last recorded105,792 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 HNE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 105,792 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 105,758 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lens' glazed to the extent that pattern is scattered (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x lamp source (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm & torn on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 93,677 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 77,593 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Dec 2023 77,584 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside and nearside (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 73,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside and nearside (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 71,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 71,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,894 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,639 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,087 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,082 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,776 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,729 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,959 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE SIDE WALL BUT NOT TO THE CORDS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front wiper blade split

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 HNE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HNE, 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 HNE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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