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SV08 CYJ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,946 mi
Last recorded65,946 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 CYJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2022 65,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Subframe and suspension components very rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Various suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 60,242 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 55,937 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Not adversely effecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,625 miles

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 48,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure upper mounting cracked (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure upper mounting cracked (2.7.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (7.1.2)

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

offside front wing panel damaged

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,632 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s front and both rear tyres badly perished on sidewalls sidewalls

quite a lot of travel on service brake pedal

rear tyres getting quite worn

Fail 29 Mar 2016 43,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s front and both rear tyres badly perished on sidewalls sidewalls

quite a lot of travel on service brake pedal

rear tyres getting quite worn

Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s rear and n/s front tyres outer sidewalls slight damage

Fail 10 Mar 2015 41,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre under inflated

slight drag on nearside front brake

Fail 20 Mar 2014 39,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre under inflated

slight drag on nearside front brake

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front tubeless valve stems slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 24,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 CYJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CYJ, 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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SV08 CYJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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