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AO58 OLU

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,739 mi
Last recorded93,739 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 OLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 93,739 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 93,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 84,986 miles

Central Front Exhaust heat shield lose

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle is corroded

Rear Both brake drum back plates corroded

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

Pass 26 May 2023 79,732 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 78,798 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 77,402 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,278 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,123 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 74,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perished/cracked edges of tread and nearside front worn outer edge

offside rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,741 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 59,485 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,250 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,871 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,204 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 30,043 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,990 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 29,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OLU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO58 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

AO58 OLU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2008.

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