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YD08 AVV

2008 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,728 mi
Last recorded106,728 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 AVV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,728 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 106,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,406 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 101,406 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,810 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 95,810 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,501 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 89,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,653 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 80,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,682 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,990 miles

oil leak from gear box

Pass 3 Mar 2012 59,453 miles

n/s steering/track arm has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2011 46,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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YD08 AVV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YD08 AVV, 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 YD08 AVV registered?

YD08 AVV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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