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ST08 EVF

2008 Mazda 2

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,689 mi
Last recorded107,689 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 EVF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2024 107,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 95,625 miles

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 26 Jul 2022 87,586 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 28 Jul 2021 76,756 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 76,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing centre (7.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,489 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 61,151 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 57,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 54,409 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 50,883 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2015 47,762 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

foot brake has long travel

Fail 20 Jul 2015 47,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

foot brake has long travel

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,805 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 45,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,360 miles

n/s/f/ tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 35,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal slightly spongy

n/s/r/ tyre has three cuts on side rim protector

o/s/r/ tyre showing cracking between treads and cut on side rim protector

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,403 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

n/s/r/ tyre has three cuts on side rim protector

o/s/r/ tyre showing cracking between treads and cut on side rim protector

Pass 29 Apr 2011 27,922 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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ST08 EVF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST08 EVF, 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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ST08 EVF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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