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Y50 MTD

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,511 mi
Last recorded107,511 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 MTD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 107,511 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 107,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre bald

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 99,116 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,069 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 92,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,439 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 90,357 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 80,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 62,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,428 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,863 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 43,854 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,098 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 31,073 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,283 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,701 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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Y50 MTD is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y50 MTD, 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 Y50 MTD registered?

Y50 MTD is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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