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SM08 HTG

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,321 mi
Last recorded98,321 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 HTG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 98,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 98,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 94,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 94,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 89,665 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 89,665 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 85,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 80,996 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 80,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 77,507 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 77,507 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 73,049 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 69,159 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 69,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2017 64,851 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 64,851 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 60,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 56,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 56,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,619 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,868 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 36,372 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,372 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 28,203 miles

advise nsf tyre wearing inner edge 1.6mm

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 HTG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM08 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

SM08 HTG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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