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YP08 CVB

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,129 mi
Last recorded114,129 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CVB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 114,129 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 107,032 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded but not excessively

Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,062 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 94,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 86,065 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 86,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,370 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some under side areas/items

Fail 5 Jul 2021 76,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some under side areas/items

Pass 3 Jul 2020 67,643 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 59,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 52,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,043 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,909 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,691 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,879 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,206 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 CVB is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 YP08 CVB, 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 YP08 CVB registered?

YP08 CVB is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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