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SM08 XBK

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,056 mi
Last recorded117,056 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 117,056 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor corroded holed + soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flex (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded various parts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cyl corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front brake flex hose insecure bolt missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cyl corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily cracked/perished no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axel corroded

underside corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 107,642 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,964 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,760 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 88,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,709 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 79,936 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,499 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,517 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,338 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,282 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,939 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 45,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,076 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 XBK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBK, 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 XBK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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