CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV57 YZM

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,317 mi
Last recorded128,317 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 128,317 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 123,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres in tread pattern heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 122,888 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres in tread pattern heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 118,157 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 118,157 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 114,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 112,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 108,146 miles

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

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

Window screen chipped

Fail 19 Jun 2020 108,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

window sceen chiped

Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 103,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,792 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 88,088 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,769 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,376 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,374 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

n/s/f strutt gaiter split

Pass 29 Dec 2014 62,384 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 53,105 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 44,238 miles

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

uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres.

uneven wear offside and nearside rear tyres,(inner edges),nearside rear tyre tread stepped.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 36,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 27,366 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
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV57 YZM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV57 YZM?

You can check the full history of AV57 YZM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV57 YZM registered?

AV57 YZM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is AV57 YZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 YZM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV57 YZM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV57 YZM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.