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AY08 KYT

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,913 mi
Last recorded119,913 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KYT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 119,913 miles

Driver's window inoperative

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

Offside Rear damage to door and body panel

Rear corrosion forming on vehicle structure

Fail 8 May 2019 119,903 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's window inoperative

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

Offside Rear damage to door and body panel

Rear corrosion forming on vehicle structure

Pass 4 May 2018 109,827 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 109,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,232 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 106,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,612 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 95,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 80,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,071 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,245 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,244 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,721 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 51,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 43,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,737 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,730 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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AY08 KYT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 AY08 KYT, 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 AY08 KYT registered?

AY08 KYT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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