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AO08 NGE

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,079 mi
Last recorded102,079 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NGE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 102,079 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 99,060 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2022 99,060 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2022 98,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,296 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2020 90,020 miles

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

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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 89,883 miles

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel slightly protruding arch due to slight body damage

Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front wheel slightly protruding arch due to slight body damage

Fail 11 Jun 2018 68,664 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords hanging out all around outside of tread and some on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner's look low through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel protruding body at front due to bodywork damage

Pass 21 May 2017 56,077 miles
Pass 15 May 2016 55,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,047 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 55,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs slightly worn/scored/corroded.

headlamp aim was too low, and too far to the left, now adjusted to correct aim.

n/s/f tyre has a slight tear on outer sidewall. o/s/f tyre has slight cracking on inner and outer sidewalls/shoulders.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 51,762 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,762 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 40,852 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,540 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 NGE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NGE, 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 NGE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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