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AU08 UDV

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,946 mi
Last recorded127,946 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UDV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 127,946 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 118,149 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 118,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 111,648 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 111,648 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 101,967 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

under body & suspension components corroded

under trays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,426 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,560 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 95,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 88,525 miles

Nearside door mirror cover missing

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

windscreen washer working at time of retest but washer fluid is leaking from pump area

winter tyre fitted to nearside rear

engine oil sump heavily corroded and leaking

Fail 9 May 2019 88,525 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror assembly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside door mirror cover missing

front wiper blades performance not tested

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

winter tyre fitted to nearside rear

engine oil sump heavily corroded and leaking

Pass 9 May 2018 81,530 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 81,530 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2017 70,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 61,025 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,070 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,603 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,458 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 UDV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UDV, 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 UDV registered?

AU08 UDV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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