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YR08 MVN

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,821 mi
Last recorded75,821 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MVN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 75,821 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 75,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 75,780 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,543 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 65,387 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 58,449 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 49,999 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 48,665 miles

exhaust heatsheld insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,632 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Aug 2018 43,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,648 miles

both rear tyres perishing ,cracking in places

brake pipes rusting in places

slight rust forming in places

Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,862 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,297 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 26,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,801 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,752 miles

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

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 MVN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

YR08 MVN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 MVN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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