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AA08 YPP

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,788 mi
Last recorded105,788 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YPP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 105,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 73,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2024 73,146 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2023 73,143 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 72,259 miles

Brake pedal slight travel when applying pressure it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and offside rear pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens advise clean up slight reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cover minor surface perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

drivers washer jet low pressure

Pass 9 Dec 2021 71,627 miles

Brake pedal slight travel possible adjustment/repair required advise have checked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

drivers washer jet low pressure still enough to clear screen

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,980 miles

Front head lamp lens slight reduce light out put advise clean/polish

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose slight rattle

brake pedal slight travel when applied it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair.

wiper blade slight smear.

Pass 16 May 2019 69,585 miles

Brake peddle spongy

Offside wiper smearing windscreen

Pass 24 May 2018 68,233 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 26 May 2017 66,341 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,345 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

could not gain access to boot

Fail 9 Jul 2014 51,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

could not gain access to boot

Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,134 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,614 miles

front tyres wearing on inner tread faces

Pass 26 May 2011 26,124 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 YPP is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 AA08 YPP, 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 AA08 YPP registered?

AA08 YPP is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is AA08 YPP safe to buy?

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