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AV08 TEU

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,071 mi
Last recorded145,071 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 145,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 134,011 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 126,230 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 126,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 115,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 115,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 100,266 miles

nearside rear tyre tread surface distorted.

Pass 5 Dec 2020 94,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 91,791 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 81,515 miles

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 81,515 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 75,747 miles

Covers Fitted

Offside Wiper Deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2016 68,797 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 57,844 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 57,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 44,677 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 44,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2013 31,387 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 25,444 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,516 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 TEU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TEU, 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 TEU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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