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AX08 ERY

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,636 mi
Last recorded70,636 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 ERY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 70,636 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 70,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 66,937 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 66,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 63,038 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 63,038 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,844 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 58,844 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,975 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 52,911 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,187 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 45,992 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,258 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,016 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,385 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 26,432 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,481 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 21,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,847 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 ERY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol 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 AX08 ERY, 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 AX08 ERY registered?

AX08 ERY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AX08 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 ERY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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