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AY08 XTW

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,776 mi
Last recorded81,776 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XTW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 81,776 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

suspension and inner sills rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2025 74,803 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

suspension and inner sills rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2025 74,800 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

suspension and inner sills rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2024 67,984 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension and inner sills rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2024 67,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension and inner sills rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2023 61,905 miles

suspension and inner sills rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2023 61,902 miles

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

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

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

suspension and inner sills rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,788 miles

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2021 51,445 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 46,976 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2019 39,760 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and go out of shape

Pass 2 Feb 2018 35,971 miles

slight rust on sills

Pass 5 Dec 2016 28,530 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,519 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,941 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 14,455 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 14,380 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front wipers poor operation

Pass 27 Nov 2012 9,653 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 4,731 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 4,141 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 XTW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 AY08 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

AY08 XTW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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