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AY58 HBL

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,904 mi
Last recorded101,904 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 HBL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 101,904 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Front front bumper damage & (N / S / F fog lamp missing)

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

Nearside 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 2 / 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 101,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rob end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Front front bumper damage & (N / S / F fog lamp missing)

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

Nearside 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 2 / 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 87,130 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,109 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 81,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,440 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 73,429 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire by tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,330 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked, 6 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2019 68,319 miles

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

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked, 6 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2018 62,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2017 53,227 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 53,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 52,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

corrosion rear section of both rear brake pipes to hoses

damage offside headlight, but still secure

offside rear tyre cracked in tread area

slight corrosion both front brake pipes to hoses

staining nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,755 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,785 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside rear tyre cut, not to cords at time of test.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 32,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,580 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,498 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 22,177 miles

traction control light on

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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AY58 HBL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY58 HBL, 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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AY58 HBL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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