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SM08 HTZ

2008 Mazda 2

Yellow Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,245 mi
Last recorded129,245 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 HTZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,245 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 129,245 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 122,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil filter ()

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

cuts on offside front tyre inner sidewall

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside rear top shock absorber mountain corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 122,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top mountain excessively corroded (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil filter ()

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

cuts on offside front tyre inner sidewall

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside rear top shock absorber mountain corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2015 109,229 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 109,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,952 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil level on minimum

Fail 21 Aug 2014 93,952 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil level on minimum

Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 79,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 62,085 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 62,085 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 42,493 miles

crack in offside mirror

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 HTZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

SM08 HTZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is SM08 HTZ safe to buy?

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