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SP58 XAR

2008 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

191,114 mi
Last recorded191,114 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 XAR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 191,114 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 191,096 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake Pipe To Nearside Rear Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 190,997 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing properly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end to track bar insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall,tyre on 2.8mm,worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 183,183 miles

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 26 Aug 2020 183,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 19 Sep 2019 181,438 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 181,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 181,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi where not coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut exposing cord/wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe, where not coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding slightly

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 177,604 miles

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

brake pipes at o/s/r and n/s/r flexi hoses have corrosion

inner edge o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2018 177,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

brake pipes at o/s/r and n/s/r flexi hoses have corrosion

inner edge o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn

o/s headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre tread cracking, keep close eye on this tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 173,780 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 173,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 168,838 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 168,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 168,013 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 150,261 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 150,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 121,384 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SP58 XAR is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SP58 XAR, 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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SP58 XAR is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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