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AY08 XTT

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,605 mi
Last recorded78,605 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XTT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 78,605 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 75,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 72,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2024 72,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2023 70,536 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 68,282 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 66,416 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 63,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 62,157 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 59,604 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 56,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 53,238 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,099 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 48,764 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

noise from inside electric pas steering column

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,764 miles

noise from inside electric pas steering column

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,110 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,807 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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AY08 XTT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY08 XTT, 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 AY08 XTT registered?

AY08 XTT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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