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YB57 BVZ

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,192 mi
Last recorded86,192 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 BVZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 86,192 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 86,192 miles

Rear Axle fractured corroded nsr osr (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2025 83,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 71,601 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking advise req attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 62,126 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2023 62,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,387 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 55,387 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,905 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,582 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 51,581 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 47,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,142 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 38,323 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,748 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,078 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 25,703 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 21,431 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 17,550 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 12,690 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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YB57 BVZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB57 BVZ, 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 YB57 BVZ registered?

YB57 BVZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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