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ST08 XCA

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,654 mi
Last recorded149,654 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 XCA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 149,654 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil sump corroded/slight oil around sump

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Inner Rack arm has slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2017 123,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlight has slight cracks on outer casing

Fail 5 Apr 2017 123,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlight has slight cracks on outer casing

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,375 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wiper smearing screen slightly

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

both nearside tyres have damage to sidewalls

items removed from view

Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,976 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 36,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,160 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,784 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 XCA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST08 XCA registered?

ST08 XCA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is ST08 XCA safe to buy?

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