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YA57 NZS

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,914 mi
Last recorded34,914 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 NZS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 34,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 34,217 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 33,426 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 32,532 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 31,629 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 30,782 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 30,182 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 28,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 28,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 27,617 miles

all 4 tyre treads cracking

both front wishbone arm rear bushes wearing no excessive movement

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 26,262 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 26,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 24,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,243 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 19,831 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 17,378 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 13,896 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 10,949 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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YA57 NZS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YA57 NZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA57 NZS registered?

YA57 NZS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is YA57 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA57 NZS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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