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YC57 YFY

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,936 mi
Last recorded119,936 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 YFY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 119,936 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,562 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Mar 2020 110,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 98,427 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 98,400 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 90,168 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,106 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 75,854 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 65,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 56,525 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 48,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,427 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 40,348 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,809 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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YC57 YFY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YC57 YFY, 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 YC57 YFY registered?

YC57 YFY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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