MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Both side rear sill assy (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All underside suspension components corroding.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
initial play noted in nearside steering rack end joint
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam from windscreen ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak sump ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front brake discs lipped
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount snapped (2.7.4)
front brake discs lipped
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak sump ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear tyres cracked on wall and tread
front screen scored
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres cracked on wall and tread
exhaust heat shield insecure
front screen scored
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Slight movement in offside steering arm.
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ST08 NCO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 NCO, 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 NCO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 May 2008.
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