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SM08 WDF

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,954 mi
Last recorded72,954 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 WDF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 72,954 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 72,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 66,143 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 11 Nov 2017 66,078 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 63,235 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,511 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 46,507 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,313 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 21,327 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,295 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 WDF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

SM08 WDF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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