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ST08 WFL

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,426 mi
Last recorded68,426 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 WFL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,426 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 68,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak NO RESISTANCE (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure MOUNT (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure MOUNT (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,350 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 61,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,244 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewall and tread

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

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

Nearside front wheel nut end cover cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,869 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 43,648 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,648 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,060 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 WFL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

ST08 WFL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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