2008 Mazda 2 1.4L Diesel · AX08 AVZ
2008 Mazda 2 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 223,192 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX08 AVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/03/2026
- 223,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX08 AVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (AX08 AVZ) between November 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
AX08 AVZ Mileage History
- 05/11/2021168,802 mi
- 06/01/2023172,202 mi+3,400 mi
- 03/01/2024185,650 mi+13,448 mi
- 26/03/2025202,457 mi+16,807 mi
- 25/03/2026223,192 mi+20,735 mi
Average of roughly 12,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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