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AP08 ESN

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,770 mi
Last recorded90,770 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 ESN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 90,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 88,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2025 88,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 85,960 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 85,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 83,108 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 83,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 79,964 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 79,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 75,078 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 75,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,780 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 71,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant level on minimum

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 67,759 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 62,846 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 62,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,845 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 56,845 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 49,422 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 41,390 miles

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

o/s front tyre thin on inside

Fail 6 May 2015 41,390 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/s front tyre thin on inside

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,771 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 31,294 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,817 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ESN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AP08 ESN, 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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AP08 ESN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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