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SM08 YBW

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,581 mi
Last recorded82,581 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,581 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,185 miles

underside including steering suspension and braking components have some corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2020 81,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 80,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,324 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 74,598 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 74,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 72,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 18 May 2016 72,472 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-55-15 (4.1.E.1)

engine oil on minimum

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 19 May 2015 59,406 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 59,240 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 45,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine sump corroded and leaking

Fail 29 May 2013 37,413 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil sump leaking

Pass 29 May 2013 37,413 miles

Oil sump leaking

Pass 30 May 2012 27,675 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 YBW 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 73.3%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

SM08 YBW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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