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AX08 JOH

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,883 mi
Last recorded90,883 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 JOH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 90,883 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 90,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 83,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 83,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 79,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre poor condition inner edge - rough

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 79,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre poor condition inner edge - rough

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 76,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2021 75,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 73,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 64,839 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge - advise tracking check

under-body slightly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2019 64,839 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres worn on inner edge - advise tracking check

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-body slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 57,468 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal has a lot of travel but doesn't reach the floor

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 57,468 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal has a lot of travel but doesn't reach the floor

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/sf (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal travel

engine sump rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2016 45,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

travel in brake pedal

Fail 14 Feb 2015 39,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight travel in brake pedal

Pass 14 Feb 2015 39,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight travel in brake pedal

Pass 8 Feb 2014 29,142 miles

nsf tyre worn on inside edge v/low

Pass 16 Feb 2013 20,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2012 12,409 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 3,744 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 JOH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 JOH, 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 JOH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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