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YR08 MVU

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,492 mi
Last recorded145,492 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 145,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion developing to underside rear of vehicle

play in nearside front strut top mounting

Fail 5 Jun 2026 145,302 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion developing to underside rear of vehicle

play in nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 5 Sep 2025 143,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate and bumper danaged

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

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

O/s floor to sill, o/s rear quadrant and o/s rear chassis leg corroded

Outer sill covers and rear inner arch guards fitted

Surface corrosion rear axle and front subframe

Undertray insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2025 143,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate and bumper danaged

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

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

O/s floor to sill, o/s rear quadrant and o/s rear chassis leg corroded

Outer sill covers and rear inner arch guards fitted

Surface corrosion rear axle and front subframe

Undertray insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 135,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear tyre also has nail in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 135,198 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear tyre also has nail in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 120,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 106,357 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,149 miles

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 93,892 miles

rear both side chassis corrosion surface

Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 69,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has small splits on inner side wall

Fail 14 Nov 2017 69,881 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has small splits on inner side wall

Pass 22 Nov 2016 55,305 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Nov 2016 55,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,403 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,262 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,032 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,324 miles

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 MVU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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