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YP08 MTZ

2008 Mazda 2

Gold Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,845 mi
Last recorded104,845 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MTZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 104,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 1 Jul 2019 99,668 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,953 miles

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

both front tyres poor condition worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2017 90,829 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,237 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 65,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,916 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 54,916 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,432 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cracking/cut to inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 4 May 2011 31,290 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 MTZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Gold with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

YP08 MTZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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