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ST08 FZS

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,335 mi
Last recorded94,335 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 FZS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 94,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2021 88,374 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,363 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipe covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2020 88,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipe covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

heatsheilds missing

various components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 79,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

heatsheilds missing

various components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 66,643 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

eml on

Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,636 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre wear on edges and tread low

eml on

heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear at ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

eml on

heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2016 46,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear at ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

eml on

heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,203 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,569 miles

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

front pads getting low.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,240 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,695 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,410 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 FZS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST08 FZS, 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 ST08 FZS registered?

ST08 FZS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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