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SM08 OEN

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,129 mi
Last recorded119,129 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 OEN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 119,129 miles

general underbody corrosion

nearside front brake caliper pins worn

rear axle bushes worn

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 119,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion

nearside front brake caliper pins worn

rear axle bushes worn

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 116,631 miles

All other brake pipes corroded

Gearbox mounting splitting

General underbody corrosion present

Headlamp lenses cloudy

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2025 116,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Pump not running (3.5 (a))

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

All other brake pipes corroded

Gearbox mounting splitting

General underbody corrosion present

Headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 8 Feb 2024 114,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 114,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,373 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear axle corroded

Under body corrosion present

Fail 7 Feb 2023 111,369 miles

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

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

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

185/55/15

Nearside rear tyre flat

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear axle corroded

Under body corrosion present

Pass 3 Feb 2022 107,924 miles

General underbody corrosion (rear)

Fail 3 Feb 2022 107,924 miles

General underbody corrosion (rear)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 105,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 97,022 miles

crack in n/s headlamp outer lens

Fail 27 Jan 2020 97,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

crack in n/s headlamp outer lens

Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,111 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,678 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 72,219 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres detieriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2016 64,447 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2016 64,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 55,278 miles

O/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,278 miles

O/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,737 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 34,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 30,052 miles

both front tyres and OSR tyre perished but not exposing cords

Fail 5 May 2012 30,052 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres and OSR tyre perished but not exposing cords

Pass 5 May 2011 22,307 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 OEN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OEN, 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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SM08 OEN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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