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AV08 XOL

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,693 mi
Last recorded165,693 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XOL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 165,693 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 23 May 2025 142,266 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 142,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both sides (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output borh sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 123,640 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 123,640 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 106,418 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2023 106,418 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,419 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 82,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,891 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jun 2019 57,891 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,650 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack arm slight movement

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,846 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,680 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 22,346 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,730 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 13,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 10,779 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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AV08 XOL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV08 XOL, 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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AV08 XOL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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