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AV08 TDZ

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,921 mi
Last recorded141,921 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 TDZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2025 141,921 miles

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

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

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

underside coated in underseal

Fail 4 Aug 2025 141,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside coated in underseal

Pass 2 Oct 2024 134,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 124,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 124,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,847 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 115,843 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,233 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 107,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 102,778 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,276 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 99,276 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 94,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,528 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 77,710 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 70,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 59,543 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 48,643 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 35,508 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 TDZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

AV08 TDZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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