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ST57 XKU

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,554 mi
Last recorded111,554 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 XKU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 111,554 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 108,292 miles

Offside Front screw in tyre

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 108,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 98,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 88,265 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,140 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 77,376 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 74,077 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 74,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,238 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 58,421 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 58,419 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,319 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,196 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 39,021 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 32,659 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 26,408 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 19,288 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 13,457 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 XKU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

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

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