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YP08 MSV

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,231 mi
Last recorded113,231 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MSV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 113,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 98,458 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 98,458 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,427 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,629 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

battery slightly insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2016 75,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

battery slightly insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,517 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,822 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,930 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front wiper blade badly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,839 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,648 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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YP08 MSV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP08 MSV, 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 YP08 MSV registered?

YP08 MSV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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