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YP58 OBS

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,999 mi
Last recorded67,999 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 OBS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 67,999 miles

Nearside sill rusty

Offside sill rusty

Rear Axle beam rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2025 67,998 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill rusty

Offside sill rusty

Rear Axle beam rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2024 66,755 miles

Both headlight lenses starting to fog

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 65,539 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 63,990 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 61,886 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,488 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,403 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,386 miles

Front tyres scrubbed

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2016 39,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres scrubbed

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2015 32,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 19,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,815 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 11,758 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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YP58 OBS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YP58 OBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP58 OBS registered?

YP58 OBS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is YP58 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP58 OBS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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