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SM08 HTF

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,843 mi
Last recorded95,843 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 HTF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,843 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 90,416 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 90,416 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 83,234 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides inner/outer sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides inner/outer sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 77,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded in clips unable to fully check (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to wheel cyl corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2019 77,920 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded in clips unable to fully check (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to wheel cyl corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,284 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 59,871 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,705 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,945 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,369 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 33,297 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 May 2013 33,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 May 2012 28,596 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,120 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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SM08 HTF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM08 HTF, 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 SM08 HTF registered?

SM08 HTF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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