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YA08 AVT

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,320 mi
Last recorded64,320 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 AVT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 64,320 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 62,079 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 59,709 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2024 59,709 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 56,089 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 53,758 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Mist of oil underside

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated on surface image poor

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 53,691 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Mist of oil underside

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated on surface image poor

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 51,073 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,092 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,165 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 43,144 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 38,426 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 2 Jul 2016 32,696 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 28,123 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 24,916 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,240 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,448 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 15,543 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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YA08 AVT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 YA08 AVT, 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 YA08 AVT registered?

YA08 AVT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is YA08 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 AVT 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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