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SM08 YAX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,261 mi
Last recorded81,261 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YAX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,261 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 22 Sep 2022 81,261 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 78,063 miles

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

vehicle heavily undersealed

windscreen has a crack on n/s its not within zone A of the windscreen and not obstructing drivers view this advisory is at time of test but due to road surfaces could start to expand.

Fail 27 Aug 2021 78,058 miles

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,207 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Slightly corroded at joint to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe slightly corroded at middle section and rear joint to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Slightly corroded at joint to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 59,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2016 59,248 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades worn and torn

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,797 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear tyres have cracking to tread

Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,331 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,622 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 YAX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 YAX, 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 YAX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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