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AO08 CHV

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,446 mi
Last recorded30,446 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 CHV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 30,446 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 30,353 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 29,935 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **ALL TYRES 14 YEARS OLD ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 29,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **ALL TYRES 14 YEARS OLD ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 29,334 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 28,663 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 27,937 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 27,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,356 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 25,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 19,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,468 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,151 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,707 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,862 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,425 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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AO08 CHV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AO08 CHV, 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 AO08 CHV registered?

AO08 CHV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AO08 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 CHV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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