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ST08 UKN

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,966 mi
Last recorded98,966 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 98,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,488 miles

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

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

both front wings holed at rear of wheel arch

both outer sills holed at front

Fail 8 Feb 2023 96,488 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both front wings holed at rear of wheel arch

both outer sills holed at front

Pass 9 Feb 2022 93,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section leaking next to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front wings holed at bottom of wheel arches

nearside outer sill holed at front

Fail 7 Feb 2022 93,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section leaking next to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both front wings holed at bottom of wheel arches

nearside outer sill holed at front

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,036 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 90,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 85,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,012 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded, leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 79,012 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded, leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 73,667 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,168 miles

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

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

o\s and n\s rear shockers poor damping

Fail 24 Nov 2016 68,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o\s and n\s rear shockers poor damping

Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,628 miles

o\s and n\s front brake pipes corroded

o\s rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,241 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 56,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Dec 2013 46,041 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,667 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 40,667 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UKN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 UKN, 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 UKN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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