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AO08 YFD

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,047 mi
Last recorded88,047 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YFD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 88,047 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 84,398 miles

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

O/S/R panel has damage but no sharp edges

Fail 2 Aug 2024 84,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

O/S/R panel has damage but no sharp edges

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 75,797 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 50,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 50,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 26,527 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 14,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 9,740 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 9,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 8,927 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 8,262 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 7,795 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 7,795 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,300 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 6,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 5,991 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 5,364 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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AO08 YFD is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

AO08 YFD is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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