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AV08 HZR

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,550 mi
Last recorded79,550 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HZR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 79,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 79,550 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,075 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 72,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 63,840 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,344 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 59,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 55,395 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 55,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,206 miles

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

recommend headlight cleaning

Fail 13 Nov 2020 53,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

recommend headlight cleaning

Pass 14 May 2019 48,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 45,761 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 44,039 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2016 41,362 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 41,362 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,031 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 32,624 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 32,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,294 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,754 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 18,767 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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AV08 HZR is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV08 HZR, 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 AV08 HZR registered?

AV08 HZR is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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