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ST08 PBV

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,438 mi
Last recorded131,438 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 PBV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 131,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 110,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,082 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 31 May 2018 93,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust heatsheild loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,841 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight cut to outer wall

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2017 88,841 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight cut to outer wall

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,244 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre has slight cut to outer wall

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,397 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre has slight cut to outer wall

Fail 11 Jun 2015 80,397 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre has slight cut to outer wall

Pass 29 May 2014 75,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 68,238 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 20 May 2013 68,238 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 12 Jun 2012 57,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 42,148 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs slightly worn

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 PBV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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