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ST08 NCO

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,840 mi
Last recorded138,840 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 NCO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 138,840 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 124,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2022 124,612 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,096 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 112,096 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 103,655 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 103,651 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,359 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 98,754 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,740 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,917 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 89,916 miles

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) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,349 miles

both rear tyres cracked on wall and tread

front screen scored

Fail 1 Apr 2016 84,239 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,299 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,620 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 74,620 miles

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 72,631 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,146 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,694 miles

Slight movement in offside steering arm.

Pass 6 May 2011 41,431 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 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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