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AB08 ACO

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,150 mi
Last recorded74,150 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 ACO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 74,150 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 74,150 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 73,232 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 73,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 72,339 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 71,568 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,810 miles

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,087 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,428 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 67,428 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,449 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,533 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,522 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,997 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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AB08 ACO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB08 ACO, 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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What year was AB08 ACO registered?

AB08 ACO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is AB08 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 ACO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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