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AU08 MDZ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,013 mi
Last recorded83,013 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 MDZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 83,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 83,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 75,615 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 75,615 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 70,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 65,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,250 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 60,250 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 55,906 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 51,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 51,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,808 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,665 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,594 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,707 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,701 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,250 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 MDZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU08 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

AU08 MDZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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