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SM08 JKX

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,910 mi
Last recorded88,910 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 JKX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 74,601 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

various parts of chassis and underbody corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 74,601 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

various parts of chassis and underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,350 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 57,573 miles

slight binding offside front brake

Fail 12 May 2016 57,573 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,733 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2014 46,264 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre / cut on side wall

Pass 10 May 2013 39,875 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 32,808 miles

N/s/f tyre sidewall cut.

Snow tyres fitted at time of test.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,576 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 JKX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JKX, 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 JKX registered?

SM08 JKX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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