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AB08 ADU

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,698 mi
Last recorded45,698 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 ADU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 45,698 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 41,945 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 41,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 41,497 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 41,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,636 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 40,251 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,630 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 39,630 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 38,756 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 38,756 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,220 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 38,220 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,998 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,409 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 31,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,245 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,909 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,453 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

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 ADU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ADU, 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 ADU registered?

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

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