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YR08 MVX

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,696 mi
Last recorded123,696 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MVX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 123,696 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 123,696 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 116,709 miles

both headlamps have weak patterns

Pass 23 Jan 2023 110,255 miles

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2023 110,250 miles

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2022 93,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear chassis areas corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,714 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 82,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 79,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,220 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 76,220 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,891 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 66,891 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,662 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 61,659 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,583 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,054 miles

Exhaust Areas Of Corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,114 miles

Exhaust Areas Of Heavy Corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,362 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,362 miles

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

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

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 MVX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

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

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