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AM08 MXY

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,284 mi
Last recorded151,284 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 MXY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 151,284 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Headlamps deteriorated & patterns weak

Underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2023 147,528 miles

Both front tyres perished

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front headlamps deteriorating & patterns weak

Nearside front headlamp condensated on the inside

Oil weep from engine

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2022 144,477 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 140,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 134,722 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 126,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 117,021 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 105,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,431 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 99,431 miles

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

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

N/s/r tyre getting low 185/55R15

Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 87,263 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Both front tyres BADLY worn on their edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S/R tyre worn, cracked and perished.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2012 57,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,838 miles

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

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 MXY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 AM08 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

AM08 MXY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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