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AX08 JRU

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,218 mi
Last recorded93,218 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 JRU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 93,218 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 78,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,696 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,352 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 63,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,673 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 45,089 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 45,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,084 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,677 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,054 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 JRU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

AX08 JRU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is AX08 JRU safe to buy?

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