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YP08 CUJ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,010 mi
Last recorded151,010 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CUJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 151,010 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 151,010 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 145,476 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 145,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 135,295 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 135,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 124,714 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 124,712 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front headlight aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Covers and Shields fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Seatbelt obstructed behind seat, not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 113,144 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 113,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 102,946 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 102,946 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,699 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 69,579 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 56,980 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,343 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,460 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 34,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,977 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 15,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 11,124 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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YP08 CUJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YP08 CUJ, 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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YP08 CUJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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