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YT58 ASU

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,644 mi
Last recorded94,644 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 ASU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 86,694 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 86,694 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,404 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 85,404 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 84,792 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 84,792 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 84,456 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 84,451 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end nut split pin (2.1.3 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,646 miles

o/s and n/s tyres worn on edges

o/s front and n/s tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2020 93,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s tyres worn on edges

o/s front and n/s tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,079 miles

Both side front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2018 75,154 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on edge

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jan 2018 75,154 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on edge

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,186 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,874 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 63,874 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,794 miles

both rear tyers slighty perished on side walls

Pass 30 Jan 2014 53,398 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 53,398 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 41,262 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 41,262 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,631 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

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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YT58 ASU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YT58 ASU, 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 YT58 ASU registered?

YT58 ASU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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