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ST08 NDF

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,178 mi
Last recorded106,178 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 NDF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 106,178 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion through out

Fail 29 Sep 2025 106,156 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front, mid and rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front and rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,914 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2024 99,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 95,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

general body and suspension corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,672 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Central general body and suspension corrosion

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at floor ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 84,645 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area has holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area has holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Central general body and suspension corrosion

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at floor ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,619 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded front to rear

Fail 24 Sep 2020 77,016 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded front to rear

Pass 31 May 2019 73,940 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 73,940 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray(s) fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,642 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 14 Jun 2017 65,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,702 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 59,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,536 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,253 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,301 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,206 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 NDF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NDF, 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 NDF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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