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AO08 FSS

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,261 mi
Last recorded146,261 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FSS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 146,261 miles

Bump grills slightly damaged middle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 146,182 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bump grills slightly damaged middle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 132,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 132,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,123 miles

Front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2020 98,523 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn thin

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2020 98,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn thin

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 8 May 2018 80,581 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 78,507 miles

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 May 2016 65,894 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 52,521 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)

Pass 21 May 2015 52,521 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 46,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Mar 2013 39,055 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,733 miles

traction control light on

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 FSS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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