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ST08 XBM

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,281 mi
Last recorded92,281 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 XBM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 92,281 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes. General surface corrosion on suspension components.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,002 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,443 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,007 miles

under body has cover /tray fitted

under seal covering under body

Fail 19 Oct 2020 68,007 miles

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

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

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,482 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 65,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount split (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

n/s/r shocker top mount corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 59,866 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 59,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,755 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,351 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 44,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,355 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,661 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,812 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 XBM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBM, 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 XBM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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