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YR08 MSV

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,193 mi
Last recorded76,193 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MSV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,193 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 76,193 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction camera and air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,407 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

wipers starting to split

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,989 miles

crack in front number plate

damage to shock absorber dust cover offside front

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,229 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 27 Mar 2014 45,454 miles

both front tyres perished between tread and on side wall

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,374 miles

front tyres worn on edges,underbody fitted with plastic trims

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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YR08 MSV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR08 MSV, 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 YR08 MSV registered?

YR08 MSV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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