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YR58 COJ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,285 mi
Last recorded123,285 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 COJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 123,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 123,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 112,800 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,535 miles

o/s inner rack joint some movement

Fail 18 Oct 2022 103,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s inner rack joint some movement

Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,834 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 92,731 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,158 miles

o/s h/light reflector both inner rack joints o/sr tyre tread cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2019 81,872 miles

slight wear in both inner rack joints o/sf tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,983 miles

both inner rack joints slight movement nail in n/sf tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2018 77,983 miles

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

both inner rack joints slight movement nail in n/sf tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,910 miles

rear tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,691 miles

rear tyres destorted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 67,691 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres destorted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

uneven rear tread wear on both rear tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,228 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,768 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 43,768 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,183 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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YR58 COJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR58 COJ, 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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YR58 COJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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