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AV57 YZC

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,207 mi
Last recorded101,207 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YZC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 101,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

Fail 3 Dec 2024 101,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 20 Nov 2023 97,354 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 92,176 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,507 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Apr 2018 73,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge marginal pass (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,555 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,176 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 59,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,407 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,357 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,211 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 17,222 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,365 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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AV57 YZC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV57 YZC, 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 AV57 YZC registered?

AV57 YZC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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