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YE08 RGV

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,149 mi
Last recorded102,149 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 RGV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 102,149 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 99,648 miles

Brake pedal travel

Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,298 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,532 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,021 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 90,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 83,346 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,785 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,636 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,909 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,952 miles

covers fitted to sills and floor

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,300 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills, covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,787 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2013 44,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 44,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,255 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,164 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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YE08 RGV 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 YE08 RGV, 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 YE08 RGV registered?

YE08 RGV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is YE08 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 RGV 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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