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SM08 NJY

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,842 mi
Last recorded92,842 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 NJY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 92,842 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake pipes have been greased full inspection not possible -=slight corrosion showing through grease

slight oil leak at engine sump

various areas of corrosion-not excessive

Fail 24 Dec 2025 92,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake pipes have been greased full inspection not possible -=slight corrosion showing through grease

slight oil leak at engine sump

various areas of corrosion-not excessive

Fail 4 Dec 2025 92,826 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at tail box area (6.1.2 (a))

Lower under tray obscuring components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 86,796 miles

subframe undersealed

Fail 5 Nov 2024 86,794 miles

Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification welding repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 75,451 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 75,427 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,213 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 57,837 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,797 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 49,056 miles

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

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

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

heat/sheld louse

Pass 27 May 2019 45,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2017 38,029 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2017 38,029 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 33,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2015 29,718 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 26,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil leak from air conditioning system

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 May 2013 22,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 17,863 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 12,699 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 NJY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NJY, 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 NJY registered?

SM08 NJY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 May 2008.

Is SM08 NJY safe to buy?

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