MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1855515 3mm and perished in tread area (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust heat shield loose
Front brake pads 75% worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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