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YP08 MPY

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,705 mi
Last recorded110,705 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MPY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 110,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low compared to Offside, just sufficient to pass Roller Brake Test

Fail 4 Feb 2019 110,703 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Dipped beam BSF (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low compared to Offside, just sufficient to pass Roller Brake Test

Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,894 miles

All tyre pressures below 10 PSI inflated to 30 prior to Brake test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Position lamp tapped to make work

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side fronts inner (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 102,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

All tyre pressures below 10 PSI inflated to 30 prior to Brake test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Position lamp tapped to make work

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side fronts inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,035 miles

Front number plate damaged, not likely to be mis-read

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 94,034 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged, not likely to be mis-read

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,779 miles

top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 83,779 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,032 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,973 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2012 50,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,894 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,500 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 15,787 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 2 Dec 2010 15,787 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

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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YP08 MPY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP08 MPY, 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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YP08 MPY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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