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ST08 OVW

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,841 mi
Last recorded200,841 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OVW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2018 200,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

multiple small stone chips on windscreen but not affecting view

Pass 22 Jun 2017 194,033 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 193,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe split (7.1.2)

Shock absorber insecure top securing mount broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 186,333 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 186,333 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 177,221 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 168,880 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 143,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wishbones( rear) bushes starting to split

Pass 1 Jun 2012 115,138 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 86,037 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,037 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 OVW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

ST08 OVW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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