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SM08 PPF

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,938 mi
Last recorded88,938 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 PPF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 88,938 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 88,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 88,936 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced axil welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 May 2025 84,412 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 84,100 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 22 Sep 2022 82,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic skirts

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 10 May 2021 82,575 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 76,558 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 76,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,344 miles

Central Front Oil leak Sump leaking. ()

Nearside Rear Shocker top mount badly corroded.

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

Offside Rear Upper Shocker top mount badly corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2017 67,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Central Front Oil leak Sump leaking. ()

Nearside Rear Shocker top mount badly corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shocker top mount badly corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,425 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 60,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 54,463 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 54,463 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,906 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,249 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,354 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 PPF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PPF, 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 PPF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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