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Y4 MGN

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,131 mi
Last recorded67,131 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 MGN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 67,131 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 67,131 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 60,010 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 60,010 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 53,021 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 49,664 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 49,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 47,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 46,134 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,124 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,454 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Rear tyres have deep cracks

Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,679 miles

Rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,111 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,239 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,381 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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Y4 MGN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y4 MGN, 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 Y4 MGN registered?

Y4 MGN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is Y4 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 MGN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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