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AP08 LZJ

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,262 mi
Last recorded103,262 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LZJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 103,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 103,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 93,992 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 93,981 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2018 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2017 77,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 68,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,271 miles

nearside front and offside front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2014 50,559 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,686 miles

Both front tyres getting low on outer edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2012 30,649 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on the outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2011 21,047 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 LZJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

AP08 LZJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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