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AO08 DUA

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,600 mi
Last recorded115,600 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DUA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,600 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 115,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,026 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,767 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,295 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,120 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 DUA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DUA, 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 DUA registered?

AO08 DUA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AO08 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 DUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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