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AP08 RNE

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,668 mi
Last recorded96,668 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 96,668 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 96,668 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,609 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 95,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,058 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,149 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 81,474 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no oil in engine

small stonechips on windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2016 76,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no oil in engine

small stonechips on windscreen

Pass 21 May 2015 69,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn +lipped

engine oil level low

Pass 9 May 2014 59,328 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre perished, cut and low on both edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 21 May 2013 45,734 miles

Both rear tyres are getting lower on the inner edges

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

Fail 21 May 2013 45,734 miles

Both rear tyres are getting lower on the inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 31,077 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 15,394 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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AP08 RNE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RNE, 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 RNE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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