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ST57 VEW

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,799 mi
Last recorded112,799 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 VEW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 112,799 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside covered in underseal

Fail 29 Dec 2021 112,799 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler pipes corroding.

Fail 21 Oct 2020 107,758 miles

Position lamp not working both front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler pipes corroding.

Pass 7 May 2019 105,687 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 105,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,432 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,658 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 74,681 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 74,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,231 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 67,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,660 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,328 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,426 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 VEW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

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

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