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ST08 OWV

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,531 mi
Last recorded100,531 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OWV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 100,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Damage

Pass 30 May 2022 94,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Damage

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

Nearside Rear Damage

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,776 miles

Nearside Front Damage

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 87,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Damage

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,132 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 79,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,396 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,706 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 71,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,610 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,789 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,680 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,684 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 54,679 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 44,524 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 32,226 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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 OWV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

ST08 OWV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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