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ST08 OBS

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,359 mi
Last recorded77,359 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OBS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 77,359 miles

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

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath chassis and suspension

Fail 13 May 2025 77,355 miles

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

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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath chassis and suspension

Pass 29 Apr 2024 68,140 miles

Chassis in a corroded condition

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Vehicle underside has been undersealed

Fail 22 Apr 2024 68,059 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Chassis in a corroded condition

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Vehicle underside has been undersealed

Pass 22 May 2023 65,457 miles

Front subframe coated in underseal

Rear axle coated in underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2022 60,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 60,718 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 54,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 50,016 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 44,237 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 May 2019 44,237 miles

Exhaust system insecure at petrol tank (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2018 39,670 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,487 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area and round side wall

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 35,487 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area and round side wall

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,565 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 30,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 25,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake fluid level low

Pass 26 May 2014 20,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 29 May 2013 16,543 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 12,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,442 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 OBS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBS, 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 OBS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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