MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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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What year was SM08 XBK registered?
SM08 XBK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 August 2008.
Is SM08 XBK safe to buy?
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