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ST08 XBJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,486 mi
Last recorded94,486 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 94,486 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 3 Jul 2026 94,486 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 89,603 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 83,806 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 83,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 78,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

corrosion under side of car

Fail 4 Jul 2023 78,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

corrosion under side of car

Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,366 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rubber also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 73,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rubber also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,137 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 64,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,087 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 59,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at clip at rear of floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 49,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at clip at rear of floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose but still attached

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at clip at rear of floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,871 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 37,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,067 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,064 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 13,991 miles

offside headlamp has condensation

Fail 15 Aug 2014 11,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 11,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,724 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 5,627 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 XBJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

ST08 XBJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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