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ST08 SNK

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,520 mi
Last recorded114,520 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 SNK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,520 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front subframe heavily corroded

Rear rear axle spring cups heavily corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 114,520 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front subframe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axle spring cups heavily corroded

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 114,453 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,988 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 108,913 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,838 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 103,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 98,784 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 98,784 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,484 miles

front brake imbalance requires attention (offside the weaker)

nearside front track rod end slight play

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,527 miles

Front brake imbalance is 25%

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,536 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wing mirror has damage

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 81,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside tyre inner edge

Nearside wing mirror has damage

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside tyre inner edge

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,745 miles

both rear tyres are heavily perished

Pass 2 May 2013 61,018 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2012 51,373 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 51,241 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,708 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 SNK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SNK, 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 SNK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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