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ST57 OWJ

2008 Mazda 2

Yellow Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,541 mi
Last recorded58,541 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 OWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 58,541 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front wing badly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 55,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,410 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 50,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

sump pan rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2021 48,092 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,358 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,631 miles

2 exhaust heat shields deteriorated/insecure at fuel tank and rear

Pass 31 Jul 2018 29,031 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 29,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 22,826 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 15,238 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jan 2015 14,141 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 13,118 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 13,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 12,199 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 11,518 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 11,518 miles

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

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 10,337 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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ST57 OWJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OWJ, 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 ST57 OWJ registered?

ST57 OWJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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