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AX08 LKA

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,466 mi
Last recorded80,466 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,466 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres slight wear on inner edge. 8 years old.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracks. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Surface corrosion on rear axle/coil spring lower mounts.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R. Tread area and sidewall. 10 years old. Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 80,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Needs mopping. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Needs mopping. (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working N/S and O/S. (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres slight wear on inner edge. 8 years old.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracks. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Surface corrosion on rear axle/coil spring lower mounts.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R. Tread area and sidewall. 10 years old. Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 74,777 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,353 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 60,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 54,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 49,980 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from sump due to corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 46,472 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,694 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,644 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,416 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,345 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 21,794 miles

Front wipers split

Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,522 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,055 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 LKA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

AX08 LKA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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