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SR08 AZJ

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,322 mi
Last recorded64,322 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 AZJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2023 64,322 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre section exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Collapsed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached Strut top mount. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise general underbody condition.

Advise offside front strut top mount corrosion.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine oil sump, sump porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 57,653 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,946 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 55,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,986 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,534 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 53,534 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,073 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 52,073 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,836 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,180 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels rims slightly distorted

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2012 24,521 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,312 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 AZJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AZJ, 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 AZJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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