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MA08 TJZ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,657 mi
Last recorded113,657 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TJZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 113,657 miles

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

Rear axle surface corossion

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2025 105,005 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 105,005 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 102,600 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 102,600 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 13 notches (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 99,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,489 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 91,711 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,510 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 77,421 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,529 miles

Both Front Tyres Developing Slight Cracks In Tread Edges

Engine Under Tray Fitted

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,999 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly scored on outer faces (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,734 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 57,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre poor

o/s/r outer side light inop

o/s/r tyre poor

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,932 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,108 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,692 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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MA08 TJZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA08 TJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA08 TJZ registered?

MA08 TJZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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