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SP58 YHS

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,048 mi
Last recorded88,048 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 YHS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 88,048 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 88,048 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,193 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 77,190 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 74,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,839 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 65,774 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted Inner and outer edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 54,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,856 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nail in Offside front tyre

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 44,856 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nail in Offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,506 miles

Offside front and Nearside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2014 37,506 miles

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

Offside front and Nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,377 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,348 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt

Fail 21 Aug 2012 22,348 miles

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

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

unable to check nearside rear seat belt

Pass 23 Aug 2011 15,881 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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SP58 YHS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YHS, 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 YHS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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