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AV58 JZA

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,019 mi
Last recorded134,019 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 JZA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 134,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drive belt perished and cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2023 134,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drive belt perished and cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2022 126,904 miles

auxillary drive belt perished and cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2022 126,903 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

auxillary drive belt perished and cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2021 121,043 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 121,042 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 111,297 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 111,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 98,291 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 98,291 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,506 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,940 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,447 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,894 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,960 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 33,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,242 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 22,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,101 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,166 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 JZA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JZA, 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 JZA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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