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YT08 YZY

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,349 mi
Last recorded126,349 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YZY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 126,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder. ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 126,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder. ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 119,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 112,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 104,942 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 98,285 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 95,492 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 87,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 87,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,433 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,708 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,151 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,464 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,229 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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YT08 YZY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YT08 YZY, 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 YT08 YZY registered?

YT08 YZY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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