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ST08 OBX

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,615 mi
Last recorded74,615 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 74,615 miles

Central heat shield loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield missing

both front strut boots split

Fail 7 Jan 2019 75,390 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield missing

both front strut boots split

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,113 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 65,113 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,055 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and both rear n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

engine sump corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 57,055 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure support mounting bracket broken (2.7.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and both rear n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine sump corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,628 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 42,584 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 42,583 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 May 2014 35,672 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 35,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 27,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2012 22,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 May 2011 18,795 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 OBX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OBX, 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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What year was ST08 OBX registered?

ST08 OBX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is ST08 OBX safe to buy?

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