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YT58 UYW

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,371 mi
Last recorded181,371 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 UYW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 181,371 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

oil leak

under cover losses

Pass 24 Oct 2024 175,082 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 168,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 159,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 152,150 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 146,425 miles

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

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

Offside head lamp beam image hazey

Pass 30 Sep 2019 139,577 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 139,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 130,442 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 130,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 122,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 122,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 113,394 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 113,394 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,966 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,331 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,592 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,788 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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YT58 UYW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red 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 YT58 UYW, 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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YT58 UYW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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