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YR58 JTY

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,883 mi
Last recorded129,883 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 JTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 129,883 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2025 129,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2024 125,843 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2024 125,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 121,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 121,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 116,894 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coroded underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 113,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 111,082 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,600 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,836 miles

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated (cracking)

slight knocking from steering when rocking

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,229 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking)

slight knocking from steering when rocking

Fail 14 Sep 2016 73,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner & outer side wall deep cracks to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking)

slight knocking from steering when rocking

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,813 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated cracking in between tread

n/s front tyre slightly deteriorated inner side wall(cracking)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,591 miles

slight knock from steering when rocking

Fail 28 Aug 2014 47,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight knock from steering when rocking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,411 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,909 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 JTY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JTY, 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 JTY registered?

YR58 JTY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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