2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · YC57 ODP
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 109,023 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC57 ODP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2024
- 109,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC57 ODP 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 (YC57 ODP) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Rear Sub-frame likely to fail badly corroded near the mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural str”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural st”.
YC57 ODP Mileage History
- 07/07/202292,295 mi
- 10/07/2023101,823 mi+9,528 mi
- 12/07/2023101,834 mi+11 mi
- 08/07/2024109,023 mi+7,189 mi
Average of roughly 8,346 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda 2 (DE)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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