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AE08 FCW

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,139 mi
Last recorded95,139 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FCW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 95,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 95,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,571 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 93,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 88,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 88,864 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,054 miles

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE IS DETERIORATING

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front WIPER BLADE IS DETERIORATING

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,487 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,458 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 23,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 17,071 miles

ESC lamp illuminated.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 12,889 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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AE08 FCW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE08 FCW, 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 AE08 FCW registered?

AE08 FCW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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