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T50 FAB

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,839 mi
Last recorded52,839 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 FAB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 52,839 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,467 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 48,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 46,070 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 46,063 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,159 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 40,909 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 40,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 38,687 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,130 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,944 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 29,944 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,924 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,362 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,418 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,421 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,320 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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T50 FAB is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T50 FAB, 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 T50 FAB registered?

T50 FAB is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is T50 FAB safe to buy?

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