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AO08 YFB

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,256 mi
Last recorded95,256 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YFB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 95,256 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 92,870 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 92,870 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 90,590 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,522 miles

sump corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,765 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 82,765 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 82,272 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 82,265 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 77,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,722 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,935 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,423 miles

Rear both tyres are cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,881 miles

Nearside Front noise from top mount

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,597 miles

noise from n/s top suspension mounting

Pass 8 Mar 2014 49,198 miles

surface cracks in o/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,346 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,419 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 36,336 miles

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

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

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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AO08 YFB is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 AO08 YFB, 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 AO08 YFB registered?

AO08 YFB is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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