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AJ58 EMS

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

32,320 mi
Last recorded32,320 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 EMS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 32,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 32,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 31,652 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 31,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 31,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 31,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 30,446 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 29,408 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 29,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 26,779 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 25,554 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 23,846 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 23,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 21,544 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 21,544 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 19,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly Perished

Offside wing mirror loose

Pass 4 Dec 2015 17,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2014 15,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 13,626 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cut to outer sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2013 13,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has slight cut to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2012 11,537 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 9,372 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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AJ58 EMS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AJ58 EMS, 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 AJ58 EMS registered?

AJ58 EMS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is AJ58 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 EMS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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