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ST08 OVV

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,212 mi
Last recorded67,212 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OVV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,212 miles

Corrosion around rear axle mountings.

Corrosion to front sub-frame and surrounding mounting areas.

Corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills.. Paint bubbling on outer sills at rear but under lying metal appears to be solid.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack arms.

Sticker on front screen but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 59,249 miles

Corrosion around rear axle mountings.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak.

Play in offside steering rack arm.

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 13 Jan 2018 59,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached Upper mount fractured. (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion around rear axle mountings.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak.

Play in offside steering rack arm.

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,920 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper Torn.

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 48,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 44,611 miles

Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

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

Pass 27 May 2014 37,940 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 29,571 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 21,114 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 15,395 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 OVV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

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

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