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AB08 AEN

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

212,788 mi
Last recorded212,788 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 212,788 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 198,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 178,031 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 178,031 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 170,769 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 155,656 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 137,668 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 119,602 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,749 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,621 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 AEN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AEN, 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 AEN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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