2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · FV08 YWF
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 102,792 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV08 YWF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2024
- 102,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV08 YWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (FV08 YWF) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
FV08 YWF Mileage History
- 27/07/2022101,755 mi
- 09/08/2023102,437 mi+682 mi
- 09/08/2023102,439 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/2024102,792 mi+353 mi
Average of roughly 517 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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