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ST57 UUE

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,025 mi
Last recorded98,025 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 UUE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,025 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 98,020 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Feb 2020 98,009 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted backing split from lining (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

excessive play in steering rack at ns

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,453 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 92,452 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,616 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 81,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,362 miles

play in offside steering arm

Fail 20 Jan 2016 66,362 miles

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

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

play in offside steering arm

Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shields incomplete/loose

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

judder from windscreen wiper blades

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer rim protectors

nearside rear tyre damage to outer sidewall

slight corrosion/wear on front brake discs

small cracks in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,170 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pad shims are out of position

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,781 miles

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 30 Jan 2012 36,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,481 miles

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front 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 UUE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST57 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

ST57 UUE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 February 2008.

Is ST57 UUE safe to buy?

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