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AY08 XUB

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,114 mi
Last recorded123,114 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XUB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 123,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 118,989 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 114,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,911 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 101,909 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 97,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,046 miles

Front brake discs scored and pitted heavily on inner surface.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,941 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,569 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 58,569 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,016 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 28,624 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,651 miles

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

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 XUB is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

AY08 XUB is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is AY08 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XUB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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