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SV08 CXX

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,954 mi
Last recorded109,954 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 CXX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 109,954 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 109,954 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 105,009 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,867 miles

Clutch release bearing very noisy

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 104,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch release bearing very noisy

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 94,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 94,380 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 88,199 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,969 miles

Both front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on edges

Chip in windscreen in drivers view

Fail 29 Jan 2020 79,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on edges

Chip in windscreen in drivers view

Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,388 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 66,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,216 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 62,216 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,013 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 58,013 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,278 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking engine oil

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,041 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,397 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,343 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,739 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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SV08 CXX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SV08 CXX, 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 SV08 CXX registered?

SV08 CXX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is SV08 CXX safe to buy?

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