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AY08 YLA

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,129 mi
Last recorded90,129 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YLA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 90,129 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 87,936 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 87,933 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes corroded at flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 83,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,071 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,254 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 77,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,579 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 61,079 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 61,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to the side wall

Nearside Wiper blade is slightly split

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 54,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to the side wall

Nearside Wiper blade is slightly split

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,778 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,873 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,855 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,165 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,497 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,821 miles

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt - child seat fitted at time of test

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 YLA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY08 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

AY08 YLA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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