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AV08 OUE

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,083 mi
Last recorded121,083 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OUE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 121,083 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 118,614 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 116,385 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 116,383 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2022 113,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from drum to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2022 113,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from drum to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 104,015 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 96,888 miles

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

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

front headlamps slightly misted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 90,617 miles

undertray

Fail 20 Feb 2019 90,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,435 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight perishing of nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 23 Mar 2018 80,253 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight perishing of nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,336 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,179 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,124 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,917 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,026 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,870 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 OUE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OUE, 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 OUE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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