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SM08 ZRJ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,976 mi
Last recorded66,976 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 ZRJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2024 66,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 65,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 65,799 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 59,707 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Nov 2022 59,707 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Nov 2021 55,028 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire underneath of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 54,535 miles

advise general corrosion of underside of vehicle also braking and suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2020 50,289 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 50,259 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,260 miles

Corrosion to centre exhaust

Corrosion to rear axle

General corrosion to underside of body / panels

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm also worn on both edges and perishing dot code1413 (185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Low pressure - pressure corrected (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm also worn on both edges and perishing dot code 2614 (185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 41,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on edges but not reach cords. 185/55r15 Dot 12/08

Nearside registration plate lamp damaged but secure

Vehicle body has slightly corrosion. Inner sills and flor panel

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,786 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,164 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,325 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 28,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,728 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 22,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,496 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 ZRJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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