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AM08 MYO

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,047 mi
Last recorded72,047 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 72,047 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 64,162 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 56,641 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 56,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective very cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 49,125 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 45,450 miles

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 31 Aug 2022 45,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,124 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 40,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 40,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 32,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 29,772 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,290 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,012 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 25,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 23,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres are wearing on edges and starting to crack

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 29 Jul 2014 23,684 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges and starting to crack

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,116 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,958 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 14,749 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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AM08 MYO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MYO, 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 MYO registered?

AM08 MYO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is AM08 MYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 MYO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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