Mazda 2 Ts2 (2008)
2008 Mazda 2 Ts2
CarHunch analysed 146 real MOT records for the 2008 Mazda 2 Ts2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Mazda 2 TS2 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 54%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals genuine reliability concerns for a buyer. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 0.7%, so safety isn't the primary worry—instead, you're looking at routine wear items and minor faults becoming commonplace as these cars age.
At a median mileage of 81,045 miles, these Mazda 2s are sitting right where you'd expect for their age, so high mileage isn't the culprit behind the poor pass rate. Typical failures average 1.08 per vehicle, suggesting recurring issues rather than catastrophic breakdown—if you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection and factor in regular maintenance costs, because the MOT pattern shows this generation needs closer attention than most rivals.
What to check before buying a 2008 Mazda 2 Ts2
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (65%) | 95 | 80.4% | 1.51 |
| Petrol (34%) | 49 | 2.7% | 0.22 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 70% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Mazda 2 Ts2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Mazda 2 Ts2 vehicles fall between 68,058 and 101,140 miles.
2008 Mazda 2 Ts2 — Still on the Road
48 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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