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AO08 FSK

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,963 mi
Last recorded85,963 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FSK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 85,963 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded excessive at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear brake pipe corroded excessive at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shields loose (all).

Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses blurring. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust heat shields loose.

Fail 31 Aug 2023 79,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses blurring. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust heat shields loose.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 74,886 miles

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

Offside Rear osr coil spring upper mounting cusion misplaced.

Rear rear wiper blade split.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 70,490 miles

All brake pipe ends have slight corrosion

Both front tyres worn bald on inside edge, tread 3mm

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,582 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 66,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outside side wall run flat damage, cords exp (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,289 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 61,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose and rattling.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,336 miles

Engine oil sump very rusty.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 57,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil sump very rusty.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,062 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,129 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,035 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 33,180 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,180 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 25,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,543 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,921 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 FSK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO08 FSK, 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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AO08 FSK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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