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AP08 GKC

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,485 mi
Last recorded172,485 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 GKC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 172,485 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 172,485 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 152,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside rear and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened From sub-frame and rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 152,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE HAS BULGES (INNER SIDEWALL) 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE HAS BULGES (INNER SIDEWALL) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside rear and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened From sub-frame and rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 130,474 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front and offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing

Fail 8 Sep 2023 130,474 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front and offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 107,654 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age & corrosion

Nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6 mm limit

Offside rear tyre worn close to wear markers & slight mishape

Pass 6 Sep 2021 80,626 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 80,626 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,622 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 69,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 61,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 61,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,130 miles

Oil leak ()

offside headlamp lens deteriorateing

slight wear lip on front brake discs

strong advisory that the nearside front inner brake pad is worn to limit

Fail 16 Jun 2017 58,130 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

195/45/zr16/84wxl accelera

Oil leak ()

offside headlamp lens deteriorateing

slight wear lip on front brake discs

strong advisory that the nearside front inner brake pad is worn to limit

Pass 18 Jun 2016 52,941 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 22 May 2015 47,828 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 1 May 2014 41,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,266 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 23,550 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 23,550 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 14,613 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 GKC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GKC, 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 GKC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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