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AV58 EEA

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,644 mi
Last recorded182,644 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 EEA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 182,644 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 182,644 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 177,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 172,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 166,543 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 166,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 158,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 149,672 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 143,319 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 143,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 137,070 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

mirror hangings DANGER

Pass 27 Jul 2017 132,562 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 132,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 129,132 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 124,409 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 124,407 miles

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

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

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

Injector seal leaking causing engine to 'Chuff'

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 118,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 99,876 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 5 Sep 2013 99,876 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,432 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,393 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 EEA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EEA, 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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AV58 EEA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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