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CA57 VYF

2008 Mazda 2

Yellow Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,214 mi
Last recorded143,214 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VYF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 143,214 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 143,095 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 136,859 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 136,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 130,419 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 122,789 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 122,787 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 115,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 106,995 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 106,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 100,994 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,057 miles

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

corrosion on rear undersills

Fail 21 Jan 2017 92,057 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on rear undersills

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge and sidewalls perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 73,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 64,306 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 50,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 42,800 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 42,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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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CA57 VYF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA57 VYF, 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 CA57 VYF registered?

CA57 VYF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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