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AV58 JYJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,147 mi
Last recorded120,147 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 JYJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 120,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 120,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 112,545 miles

engine oil added, now on minimum

noise from steering (when turning)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Outer both sills weakened by corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2024 112,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Outer both sills weakened by corrosion

engine oil added, now on minimum

noise from steering (when turning)

Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,586 miles

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

Steering noise and has slight free play in column

Fail 2 Jan 2023 97,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering noise and has slight free play in column

Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,879 miles

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

play in steering column, felt at steering wheel

Fail 22 Dec 2021 90,879 miles

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

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

play in steering column, felt at steering wheel

Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 87,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 84,197 miles

clonk in steering

Fail 13 Dec 2019 84,169 miles

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

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

clonk in steering

Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Front & Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,384 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,106 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,194 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,880 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight "clonk" felt in steering but no play found

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,014 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,104 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,433 miles

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

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

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 JYJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JYJ, 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 JYJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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