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YP08 MVF

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,603 mi
Last recorded125,603 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 125,603 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 125,603 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 112,016 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 112,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2023 99,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,328 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,757 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 78,757 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 74,814 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1855515 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 68,695 miles

Central Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 64,665 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front brake disc inner face pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front brake disc inner face pitted and scored. (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 64,668 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached n/s rear shocker upper mounting bracket broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front tyre on 2mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front brake disc inner face pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front brake disc inner face pitted and scored. (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 52,794 miles

Nearside Front play in inner steering rack pivot joint area

Oil leak sump corroded/porous ()

exhaust heat-shield loose

vehicle fitted with undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Feb 2017 52,794 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front play in inner steering rack pivot joint area

Oil leak sump corroded/porous ()

exhaust heat-shield loose

vehicle fitted with undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1855515 3mm and perished in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,164 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front brake pads 75% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 34,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Mar 2013 25,554 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 5 Apr 2012 17,894 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 17,894 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2011 12,656 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 MVF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MVF, 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 MVF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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