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AX08 AWF

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,387 mi
Last recorded83,387 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 AWF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 83,387 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 83,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 80,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 72,975 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 72,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,835 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 68,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 65,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 65,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 64,236 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly fogged. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,691 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 61,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,494 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm balljoint (2.2.B.1f)

Wipers slightly smeery.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 41,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm balljoint (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers slightly smeery.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,455 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,445 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 28,758 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,446 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,075 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,235 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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AX08 AWF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX08 AWF, 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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AX08 AWF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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