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YA08 AVV

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,154 mi
Last recorded115,154 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 AVV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 115,154 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 115,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 109,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,112 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,804 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 101,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,033 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 88,029 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,831 miles

Front N/Plate is damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre cracking in the tread tyre cracking in the trad

Fail 6 Jun 2018 75,827 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front N/Plate is damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre cracking in the tread tyre cracking in the trad

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2017 66,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 9 May 2016 56,476 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall is cracking

Pass 9 May 2016 56,476 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2016 56,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 19 May 2015 47,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,422 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,173 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 33,173 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 31,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011 31,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 AVV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YA08 AVV, 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 AVV registered?

YA08 AVV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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