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AF08 OEV

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,938 mi
Last recorded89,938 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 89,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 88,274 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 88,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 86,162 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 81,230 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))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 75,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting too go out of shape on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 71,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 65,122 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 58,044 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 56,076 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split rubber (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45r16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,953 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

center exhaust heatshield insecure

obstruction removed from drivers view in swept area prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking forming in tread area

Fail 15 Apr 2015 42,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking forming in tread area

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,033 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 32,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,664 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 121,570 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,988 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 12,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 OEV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AF08 OEV, 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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AF08 OEV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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