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AF08 OFA

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,685 mi
Last recorded134,685 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OFA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 134,685 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONTS AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONTS AND BACK (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

heat shield loose

Pass 28 Dec 2023 131,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 131,795 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Dec 2022 128,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 121,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

play in o/s front inner rack joint worn

rear axle corroded

rear brake imbalance

rear brake pipes corroded

rear central heat shield deteriated

Fail 12 Jan 2022 121,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

play in o/s front inner rack joint worn

rear axle corroded

rear brake imbalance

rear brake pipes corroded

rear central heat shield deteriated

Pass 15 Dec 2020 115,650 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 113,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,176 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,537 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 104,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 98,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,327 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 88,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,996 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,177 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,468 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 44,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,472 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 OFA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OFA, 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 OFA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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