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AM08 MXW

2008 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,161 mi
Last recorded185,161 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 MXW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 185,161 miles

Offside Rear TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 4 May 2016 184,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 30 Apr 2015 173,453 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 173,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 161,640 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 161,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 152,638 miles

nail in o/s rear trye

Fail 12 Apr 2012 141,999 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 141,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 113,686 miles

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

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

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

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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AM08 MXW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM08 MXW, 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 AM08 MXW registered?

AM08 MXW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AM08 MXW safe to buy?

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