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YL57 FMC

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,425 mi
Last recorded100,425 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 FMC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 95,778 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wiper Smear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 95,778 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wiper Smear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,073 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 89,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,952 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

play in rear gearbox mount

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,062 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 74,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,912 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 67,910 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,072 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 46,072 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release under load (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 44,816 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,792 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,930 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 13,733 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 11,686 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 11,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YL57 FMC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YL57 FMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL57 FMC registered?

YL57 FMC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is YL57 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 FMC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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