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SV08 FET

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,873 mi
Last recorded84,873 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 FET
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,873 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Corroded (3.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 84,871 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Corroded (3.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,935 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 74,988 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2019 74,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,526 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides front flexible brake hoses metal ends slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 65,517 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested as brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mountings fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides front flexible brake hoses metal ends slightly corroded

offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 58,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 53,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 27 May 2015 50,701 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 47,472 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 47,347 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 40,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 May 2012 32,903 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 25,285 miles

both sides front brake pads look to be quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

Fail 11 May 2011 25,284 miles

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

both sides front brake pads look to be quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

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 FET is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FET, 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 FET is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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