2008 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · AV57 YZL
2008 Mazda 2 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 116,020 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV57 YZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 116,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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AV57 YZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (AV57 YZL) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AV57 YZL Mileage History
- 06/07/202392,404 mi
- 07/07/202392,404 mi
- 05/07/202499,007 mi+6,603 mi
- 05/07/202499,007 mi
- 09/07/2025116,020 mi+17,013 mi
Average of roughly 11,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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