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SL58 VVW

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,086 mi
Last recorded139,086 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 VVW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2020 139,086 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both sides front have body damage

Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,702 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 120,700 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 104,756 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,886 miles

Oil leak ()

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2017 91,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,109 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 78,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,963 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 57,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 57,540 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,540 miles

bonding begining to fail at osf,lower suspension wishbone bush

both front wipers smearing screen

Fail 18 Nov 2013 46,540 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonding begining to fail at osf,lower suspension wishbone bush

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper torn slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2011 22,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 22,904 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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SL58 VVW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SL58 VVW, 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 SL58 VVW registered?

SL58 VVW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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