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YP08 MVA

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,033 mi
Last recorded110,033 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MVA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 110,033 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 110,032 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,253 miles

Both headlamp lenses frosting

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,445 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 95,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,883 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 86,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 adv wa (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,740 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 78,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,130 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake fluid level slightly low

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,240 miles

Offside Rear brake slight lag-20%

Fail 16 Jan 2019 63,240 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight lag-20%

Rear heat shields loose/rattle

Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,374 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 55,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,953 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,287 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 39,019 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 33,569 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 22,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,901 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,752 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 MVA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVA, 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 MVA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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