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SV08 RUR

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,322 mi
Last recorded58,322 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 RUR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 58,322 miles

EML light on dash.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2- 3 mm of tread, also worn on inner edge 0mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 0 mm 185/55/15

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear axle corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,807 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

vehicle has corrosion at key suspension areas at rear but not excessive enough to weaken areas

Fail 25 Jan 2024 49,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting corroded away at securing bolts (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting corroded away at securing bolts (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

vehicle has corrosion at key suspension areas at rear but not excessive enough to weaken areas

Pass 3 Feb 2023 43,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 38,537 miles

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 36,016 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 36,016 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 33,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside 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 chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 33,410 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside 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 chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 29,812 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 29,812 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 26,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cut and perished

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rearbush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 21,924 miles

various brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Feb 2017 21,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

various brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Jan 2016 17,122 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,010 miles

185/55x16.

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 13,102 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 10,935 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,553 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 6,401 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 RUR is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV08 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

SV08 RUR is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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