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AU58 TYW

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,850 mi
Last recorded155,850 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 TYW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 155,850 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 155,799 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 153,989 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 153,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 152,290 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 152,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 147,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 147,753 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 139,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 129,048 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 129,048 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 116,567 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 107,835 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,548 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 98,548 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 90,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,744 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,794 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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AU58 TYW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU58 TYW, 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 AU58 TYW registered?

AU58 TYW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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