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YR08 MVK

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MVK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline pass on beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline pass on beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 78,862 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 78,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,593 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 67,625 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 67,625 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,665 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,823 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre [repairable].. ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,202 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle seatbelt not checked

wipers split slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2015 22,188 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle seatbelt not checked

wipers split slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,919 miles

both front tyre treads low on edges

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 MVK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

YR08 MVK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is YR08 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 MVK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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