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AV08 XOO

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,824 mi
Last recorded67,824 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XOO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 67,824 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 66,915 miles

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

under body has corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2023 65,944 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 65,075 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,047 miles

both front tyres low tread

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,954 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 50,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,558 miles

Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Offside ADVANCE WEAR IN TRACK ROD END

TYRES ARE PERISHED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,575 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in treads

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked in treads

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 12 May 2017 40,772 miles

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

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,143 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 32,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 28,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 25,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brake is slower to operate

Pass 4 May 2011 21,135 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge an nail in tread

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 XOO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XOO, 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 AV08 XOO registered?

AV08 XOO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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