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AO08 NSJ

2008 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,322 mi
Last recorded115,322 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NSJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 115,322 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust shield partially insecure

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,195 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 106,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 103,809 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Fail 14 Oct 2019 103,809 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,913 miles

Offside Outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriated

Pass 13 Oct 2017 81,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,305 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,686 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray Fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,686 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under tray Fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,503 miles

Brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Nearside wiper blade split but still clears screen

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,240 miles

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

engine has oil leaks

fuel injector leaking from base seal,causing fumes

near side rear tyre worn on shoulders and cracking in tread area

off side rear tyre worn on shoulders and cracking in tread area

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,037 miles

rear silencer heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NSJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

AO08 NSJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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