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AV57 YZL

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,020 mi
Last recorded116,020 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 116,020 miles

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

Front Subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 99,007 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 99,007 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 92,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 92,404 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 88,370 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 88,370 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 86,577 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 86,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 83,147 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 83,147 miles

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

brake pedal travel

Pass 1 May 2019 79,697 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 79,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 75,518 miles

Front Brake travel more than expected

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2017 71,288 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2017 71,288 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,526 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 67,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2015 63,205 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 63,205 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 57,070 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 57,070 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 50,457 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 44,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 36,719 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 YZL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV57 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

AV57 YZL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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