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ST57 LCJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,660 mi
Last recorded87,660 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 LCJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 87,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 75,249 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 66,675 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,556 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyre's cracking on sidewall and tread 185/55/15(82v)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,589 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 28,026 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 24,466 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 20,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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ST57 LCJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST57 LCJ, 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 ST57 LCJ registered?

ST57 LCJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is ST57 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 LCJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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