MOT Status
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147,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f slight lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective may require buffing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres inner edge worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front shock gaiters deteriorated
Engine sump slightly corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front shock gaiters deteriorated
Engine sump slightly corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
All four tyre's worn on inner edge.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn thin inside edges
front tyres worn very thin inside edges - new tyres advised shortly
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AB08 AEA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 AB08 AEA, 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 AEA registered?
AB08 AEA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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