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AO58 MZZ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,751 mi
Last recorded147,751 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 147,751 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades smearing

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

Offside front engine mounting area is corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear axle beam is corroded

Screen washer bottle is leaking

Slight travel at brake pedal

Underside of vehicle is corroded

Windscreen has slight damage

Pass 20 Nov 2023 134,084 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,907 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 124,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 114,878 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,844 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion on body

Pass 16 Nov 2019 103,948 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 103,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 96,896 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,426 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 88,406 miles

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

ns and os front track rod ends have play

Pass 5 Nov 2016 76,432 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 65,382 miles

front pads low

rear tyres have various cuts and low on tread

Fail 24 Nov 2014 54,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf tyre tread close to legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,757 miles

nsf tyre tread close to legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2013 44,270 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 34,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre getting low

small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2012 34,675 miles

nsr tyre getting low

small chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2011 23,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,921 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 MZZ 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 70%.

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 MZZ, 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 AO58 MZZ registered?

AO58 MZZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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