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AE08 FEN

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,335 mi
Last recorded106,335 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FEN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 106,335 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 24 Nov 2025 106,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,403 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both sides. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 88,543 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,778 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,821 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 75,821 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 68,718 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,921 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,432 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012

front tyres wearing low and badly worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 15,126 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 FEN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AE08 FEN, 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 FEN registered?

AE08 FEN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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