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AX08 JSV

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

219,438 mi
Last recorded219,438 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 219,438 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 209,144 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 209,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above rear silencer, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 199,014 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 190,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (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))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 190,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (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))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 180,768 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint

all vehicle brake pipes under vehicle heavily corroded

both front tyres worn smooth inner edges

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 180,646 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint

all vehicle brake pipes under vehicle heavily corroded

both front tyres worn smooth inner edges

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 171,470 miles

all vehicle brake pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 171,470 miles

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

all vehicle brake pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 171,460 miles

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

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

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

N/S INNER Track Rod SLIGHT

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 151,056 miles

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 18 May 2019 151,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 19 May 2018 133,603 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 133,598 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 115,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 96,064 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 74,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cracks in treads

Pass 30 May 2013 39,215 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 39,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 JSV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 JSV, 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 JSV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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