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AM03 PAY

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,210 mi
Last recorded106,210 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 PAY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 106,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 100,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 92,151 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 87,248 miles

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

Nearside front side light slightly dim

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 84,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 80,119 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 80,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,407 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 76,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Sump corroded ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,480 miles

age cracking present on o/s/r tyre

body heat shields loose

n/s/f lower arm compliance bush just starting to detach

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,180 miles

age cracking on rear tyres

cut on n/s/f tyre wall

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod end

Fail 17 Apr 2015 55,180 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

age cracking on rear tyres

cut on n/s/f tyre wall

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod end

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,942 miles

slight age cracking on both rear tyres

slight play in o/s inner track rod end

Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,591 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,643 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,387 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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AM03 PAY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AM03 PAY, 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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AM03 PAY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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