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SM08 JJV

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,228 mi
Last recorded76,228 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 JJV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 76,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre inner edge wear

slight play at nearside front wheel

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2024 72,084 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,495 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 63,822 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 63,822 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 60,478 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 60,478 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,618 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,663 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 53,281 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,619 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend to be replaced (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend to be replaced (both front) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,200 miles

all 4 tyres inner tread areas showing uneven wear .recommend to be checked and repaired

Fail 21 Apr 2016 40,197 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres inner tread areas showing uneven wear .recommend to be checked and repaired

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,386 miles

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,191 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 24,990 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boot does not open access through seat backs

nearside front inner sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,678 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,195 miles

nearside rear tyre has a large cut in the tread area

Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Superficial cuts in offside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 27 Apr 2011 15,928 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Superficial cuts in offside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls

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 JJV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JJV, 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 JJV registered?

SM08 JJV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SM08 JJV safe to buy?

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