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AF08 AND

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,893 mi
Last recorded82,893 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 AND
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 82,893 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 82,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,572 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under body components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 72,819 miles

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

front shock absorber gators deteriorated/split

front sub frame/suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

lower central rear brake pipe slightly corroded ( yellow chalk marked)

Fail 2 Nov 2018 72,818 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front shock absorber gators deteriorated/split

front sub frame/suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

lower central rear brake pipe slightly corroded ( yellow chalk marked)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,255 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 70,249 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,422 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 68,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,648 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2015 63,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2014 59,340 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,645 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,468 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,664 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,543 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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AF08 AND is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF08 AND, 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 AF08 AND registered?

AF08 AND is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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