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YM08 AMX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,314 mi
Last recorded68,314 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 AMX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,314 miles

Front subframe slight corrosion

Rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,813 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 65,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 63,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 63,609 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,574 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,927 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,041 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,029 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,590 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,362 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 43,362 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

All tyres showing signs of perishing

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,363 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,380 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,132 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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YM08 AMX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YM08 AMX, 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 YM08 AMX registered?

YM08 AMX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is YM08 AMX safe to buy?

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