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ST08 GBF

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,560 mi
Last recorded135,560 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 135,560 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 129,484 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 129,483 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 125,534 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 125,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded within 30cm of rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened at rear axle spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear outer sill holed and corroded within 30cm of rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel c ylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 111,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel c ylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 95,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 87,437 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease preventing full inspection

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 87,435 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipes coated with grease preventing full inspection

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 83,317 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking on inside side wall

Fail 26 May 2017 83,317 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking on inside side wall

Pass 26 May 2016 77,854 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to front brake flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 77,854 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to front brake flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 69,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 69,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 61,994 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 58,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 27 Apr 2012 47,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 2 May 2011 32,420 miles

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

nearside front brake binding

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 GBF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GBF, 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 GBF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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