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ST08 OBV

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,328 mi
Last recorded74,328 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OBV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,328 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 74,328 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 73,816 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 73,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,914 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 72,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both abs unit to rear (some parts already changed to copper) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - advise replace (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor - sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to multiple components and chassis

Fail 31 Oct 2022 71,266 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to tail corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle has a corroded hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount corroded and cracked - both sides (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both abs unit to rear (some parts already changed to copper) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - advise replace (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor - sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to multiple components and chassis

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 69,341 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 65,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 65,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,982 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 61,982 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 56,319 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 55,321 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corroded

ns wiper split

Fail 5 May 2017 55,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corroded

front brake disc's in very poor condition

ns wiper split

Pass 6 May 2016 52,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield damaged I insecure, removed from the vehicle.

Pass 19 May 2015 45,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 24,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brakes binding

Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OBV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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