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TB05 FAB

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,844 mi
Last recorded64,844 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB05 FAB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 64,844 miles

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

Offside headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2025 62,640 miles

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

componets rusty underside

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2024 60,746 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 57,216 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 57,216 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,961 miles

Nearside Front sidelight started working during test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 55,961 miles

Nearside Front sidelight started working during test

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 53,247 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,968 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in centre of tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges and slight cracks appearing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges and slight cracks appearing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 39,913 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 34,149 miles

Rear age related perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2015 28,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,535 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,019 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread outer edge

stone chip windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2012 14,899 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 8,413 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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TB05 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 88.9%.

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 TB05 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 TB05 FAB registered?

TB05 FAB is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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