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YP08 MVE

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,028 mi
Last recorded120,028 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MVE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 120,028 miles

minor corrosion to underside and components

Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

minor corrosion to underside and components

Pass 18 Mar 2024 116,144 miles

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

surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 17 Mar 2023 112,429 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 108,187 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 108,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 105,170 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,626 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 98,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,002 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Rear number plate broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 91,002 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Rear number plate broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 81,189 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 81,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 72,731 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 72,728 miles

Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 63,218 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,338 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 50,338 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,507 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,265 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 MVE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black 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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

YP08 MVE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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