MOT Status
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119,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general underbody corrosion
nearside front brake caliper pins worn
rear axle bushes worn
rear axle corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
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
All other brake pipes corroded
Gearbox mounting splitting
General underbody corrosion present
Headlamp lenses cloudy
Offside rear coil spring corroded
Rear brake pipes corroded
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
Rear axle bushes worn
Rear axle corroded
Under body corrosion present
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
General underbody corrosion (rear)
General underbody corrosion (rear)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
crack in n/s headlamp outer lens
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
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))
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
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust corroded
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
O/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
O/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
both front tyres and OSR tyre perished but not exposing cords
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
both front tyres and OSR tyre perished but not exposing cords
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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