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AA08 YPN

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,611 mi
Last recorded105,611 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YPN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,611 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 105,611 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 97,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,753 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 91,614 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 80,779 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,086 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 68,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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 16 Jun 2016 58,496 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,615 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 42,610 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,526 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 19,973 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2012 17,790 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 13,508 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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AA08 YPN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AA08 YPN, 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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AA08 YPN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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