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YA08 FLZ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,659 mi
Last recorded170,659 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 170,659 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 170,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Brake caliper bolt broken/missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 159,397 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 149,259 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 149,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 140,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 140,224 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Unable to test beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 129,393 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 119,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,743 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 105,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,535 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,709 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 87,709 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,860 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 78,860 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,497 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 74,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,435 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,082 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 38,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,246 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 26,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 18,305 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 FLZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FLZ, 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 FLZ registered?

YA08 FLZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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