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A20 KKH

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,888 mi
Last recorded70,888 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 KKH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,888 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot inner edge (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,626 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 64,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 62,063 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 62,035 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 58,993 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 54,065 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 54,065 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,453 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 49,453 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,032 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,807 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 32,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,763 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,322 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,479 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,225 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,082 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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A20 KKH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red 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 A20 KKH, 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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A20 KKH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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