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YR08 MVM

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,871 mi
Last recorded19,871 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MVM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 19,871 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 19,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 19,768 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,541 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 19,247 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 18,579 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 18,579 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 17,471 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,201 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,207 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 12,540 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,658 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,114 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 9,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 MVM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

YR08 MVM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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