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AV58 DHJ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

124,449 mi
Last recorded124,449 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 DHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 124,449 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 124,440 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2 Wheel Bolts Missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2 Wheel Bolts Missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipe Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 124,436 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,501 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 119,501 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 114,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside mirror casing cover missing

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges, tracking check/adjustment recommended

Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 105,215 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,868 miles

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

Offside Front door mirror casing damaged

brake fluid visibly dark

Fail 19 Aug 2017 91,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front door mirror casing damaged

brake fluid visibly dark

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,027 miles

Offside Front wiper starting to split

Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,027 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wiper starting to split

Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,011 miles

Offside mirror casing damaged but not affecting the rear view or causing sharp edges

Fail 1 Sep 2015 81,011 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Offside mirror casing damaged but not affecting the rear view or causing sharp edges

Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,619 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 69,091 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,091 miles

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,775 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 53,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,163 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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AV58 DHJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV58 DHJ, 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 AV58 DHJ registered?

AV58 DHJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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