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AV08 KMM

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,201 mi
Last recorded136,201 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KMM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 136,201 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 136,201 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 128,379 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 120,037 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes at flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 118,171 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Apr 2021 96,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,192 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 92,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,404 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,848 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE BADLY NEED REPLACING A S A P

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,040 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,709 miles

travel on foot brake pedal indicates that the braking system needs adjustments carrying out on brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,114 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 10,748 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 KMM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV08 KMM, 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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AV08 KMM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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