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AP08 ERO

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,888 mi
Last recorded53,888 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 ERO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 53,888 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 53,887 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 51,967 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,119 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,456 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 50,456 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,353 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,585 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 46,430 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 45,088 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 42,882 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2017 42,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2016 40,977 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 38,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,733 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 27,673 miles

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

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

washers ran out of water on test

Pass 19 May 2011 19,030 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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AP08 ERO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP08 ERO, 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 AP08 ERO registered?

AP08 ERO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is AP08 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 ERO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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