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SR08 AYV

2008 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,365 mi
Last recorded106,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 AYV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 106,365 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Surface corrosion on inner sills and chassis at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 106,365 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Surface corrosion on inner sills and chassis at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,896 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 104,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Up to 45% out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,496 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,024 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to get close to wear indicators

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to get close to wear indicators

Fail 31 Jul 2018 99,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to get close to wear indicators

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to get close to wear indicators

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,020 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,342 miles

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,084 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 82,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,823 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,781 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,558 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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SR08 AYV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AYV, 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 SR08 AYV registered?

SR08 AYV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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The MOT history for SR08 AYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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