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AO58 MZE

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,192 mi
Last recorded167,192 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 MZE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 167,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Screen washer pump has a slight leak

Fail 8 Feb 2023 167,192 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Screen washer pump has a slight leak

Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,666 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arm/ axle corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 137,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arm/ axle corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,228 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 115,207 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 88,400 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on edge

Fail 2 Dec 2019 88,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres have splits on the inner sidewalls

Fail 10 Aug 2019 88,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres have splits on the inner sidewalls

Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,974 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Aug 2018 81,964 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,323 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 64,736 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,680 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 56,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre down to limit

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,279 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,812 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,823 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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AO58 MZE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO58 MZE, 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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AO58 MZE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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