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AO08 NSZ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,490 mi
Last recorded116,490 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 116,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,329 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,600 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 96,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2022 89,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,249 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 76,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,436 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 65,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 60,231 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 60,231 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,213 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 54,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2016 48,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 40,956 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,380 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 34,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,138 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,356 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 NSZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NSZ, 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 NSZ registered?

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

Is AO08 NSZ safe to buy?

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