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AU08 JGO

2008 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,240 mi
Last recorded159,240 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 JGO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 159,240 miles

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

Front brake discs scored

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 159,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs scored

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 147,903 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 147,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 137,361 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 128,611 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 128,512 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 117,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wall of n/s/f tyre is damaged.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 94,070 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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AU08 JGO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU08 JGO, 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 AU08 JGO registered?

AU08 JGO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is AU08 JGO safe to buy?

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