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AV08 KMO

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

232,334 mi
Last recorded232,334 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KMO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 232,334 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 231,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 220,624 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 220,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 211,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 194,359 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 194,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 170,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 145,413 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 121,893 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,597 miles

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

n/s track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,075 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,751 miles

Front Brake Disc's Worn & Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,608 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 KMO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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