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AB08 ACY

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,693 mi
Last recorded135,693 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 ACY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2025 135,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

oil minimum level

Pass 9 Oct 2023 132,328 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 132,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 129,235 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing and bumper damaged

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

Rear Inner nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,769 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and central rear seatbelts not checked, securing child seat in nsr ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion, inner sills and components heavier in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 118,707 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2018 110,664 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 110,660 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 106,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,949 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 96,941 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,744 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,744 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 78,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn low on edges .

inner face of brake discs corroded.

inner pads worn close to limit .

Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,642 miles

centre exhaust heatshield adrift

front inner pads wearing low.

inner face of front discs corodded.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 62,642 miles

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

centre exhaust heatshield adrift

front inner pads wearing low.

inner face of front discs corodded.

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,994 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and between tread.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,383 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 ACY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ACY, 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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AB08 ACY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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