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YP08 MTE

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,532 mi
Last recorded62,532 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MTE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,532 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 62,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,019 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 54,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both o/s tyres starting to split

Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,349 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,158 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,632 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,080 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,991 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 MTE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

YP08 MTE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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