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AV08 TDU

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,889 mi
Last recorded135,889 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 135,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 128,201 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2023 128,168 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 125,921 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 125,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,365 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, and hoses perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2020 122,365 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Diesel injectors chaffing

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, and hoses perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 May 2019 108,091 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Diesel injector chaffing, it would appear further investigation required

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 108,091 miles

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

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Diesel injector chaffing, it would appear further investigation required

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 95,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 95,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,559 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 69,852 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 52,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 May 2014 38,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 33,005 miles

n/s/r tyre featherd on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread staring to crack

o/s/rear tyre out of shape

Fail 21 May 2013 33,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/r tyre featherd on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread staring to crack

o/s/rear tyre out of shape

Pass 29 May 2012 27,535 miles

Front brake discs worn

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Slight damage to N/S/F Tyre outer wall.

Pass 31 May 2011 21,657 miles

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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AV08 TDU 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 63.2%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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