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YD08 FTY

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,879 mi
Last recorded89,879 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 89,879 miles

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2022 89,876 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 82,634 miles

brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,334 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,395 miles

fuel pipe corroded @ rear

Fail 28 Feb 2019 74,389 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipe corroded @ rear

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,010 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 50,357 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,673 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,560 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,739 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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YD08 FTY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc 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 YD08 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

YD08 FTY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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