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SR08 AKF

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,972 mi
Last recorded123,972 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 AKF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 123,972 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component 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))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Sep 2023 114,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 92,560 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 88,606 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,866 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 74,865 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 73,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,088 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 69,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Drivers seatbelt frayed slightly

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 64,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Drivers seatbelt frayed slightly

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,965 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,555 miles

both front brake discs have corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,848 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered

Fail 10 Jul 2013 50,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front to rear brake pipes covered

Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SR08 AKF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SR08 AKF, 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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SR08 AKF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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