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YR58 JTU

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,912 mi
Last recorded66,912 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 JTU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 66,912 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 63,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 60,180 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 57,192 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,709 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,730 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,388 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 44,388 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 41,844 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 41,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,786 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 33,781 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,022 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,014 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 25,014 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,383 miles

front tyres worn on edge

nearside front tyre inner sidewall spliting

Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,853 miles

Nearside front tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

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 JTU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc 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 YR58 JTU, 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 YR58 JTU registered?

YR58 JTU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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