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SM08 PRV

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,176 mi
Last recorded88,176 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 PRV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,242 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 84,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 81,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 74,444 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 74,444 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 66,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 66,616 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 59,140 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 58,979 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,665 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play o/s front hub

Fail 6 Jun 2016 53,665 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play o/s front hub

Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,320 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,676 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside door mirror cover missing

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear wiper torn

Pass 31 May 2013 33,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 May 2013 33,998 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 May 2012 27,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s door mirror cover missing

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 31 May 2012 27,808 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s door mirror cover missing

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s door mirror cover missing

slight damage to n/s door

slight damage to rear bumper

under body has plastic cover from front sub frame to rear sub frame

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 PRV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

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

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