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YA08 FMC

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,619 mi
Last recorded73,619 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 FMC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 73,619 miles

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

Oil leak Sump porous ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 73,619 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak Sump porous ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 64,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also condition poor, cracking on carcass (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre condition poor, cracking on carcass

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also condition poor, cracking on carcass (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre condition poor, cracking on carcass

Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2014 52,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 44,283 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,085 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 35,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 25,201 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 FMC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

YA08 FMC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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