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AU58 XLD

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,850 mi
Last recorded86,850 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 XLD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 86,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 77,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 67,526 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 67,136 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 56,708 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,293 miles

head lights cleaned on test

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes to o/s and n/s front flexi hoses and to rear wheels (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,764 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 45,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 42,797 miles

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,962 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 39,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads look low

Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,312 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracked in tread area

Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,673 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 30,126 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,548 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XLD is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AU58 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

AU58 XLD is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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