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AF08 OFL

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,311 mi
Last recorded60,311 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OFL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 60,311 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 60,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 52,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 44,349 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 44,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 38,249 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 31,034 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 31,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side wall damaged around most of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,025 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 29,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,829 miles

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

near side front tyre has a cut on outside wall not showing core

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2017 25,667 miles

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,634 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,172 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 18,642 miles

small split n/s/f wiper blade.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,998 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on extreme edges.

chip in screen swept area,not in zone A not exceeding 40mm.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,799 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,135 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 OFL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

AF08 OFL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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