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SU51 SMJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,251 mi
Last recorded83,251 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 SMJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 83,251 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 82,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jan 2025 82,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,475 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 77,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,191 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,218 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 74,218 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,415 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,947 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,693 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,368 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 66,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise check brake adjustment

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,687 miles

advise check brake adjustment

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,820 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 62,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,814 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,231 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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SU51 SMJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 SU51 SMJ, 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 SU51 SMJ registered?

SU51 SMJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is SU51 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 SMJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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