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SV57 FPG

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,393 mi
Last recorded74,393 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 FPG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 74,393 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear tyres worn and perished

Undercarriage and floor corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Back Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 67,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Back Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 62,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,884 miles

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

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Fail 5 Feb 2018 54,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,924 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2017 45,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2016 37,799 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

engine oil pan corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2015 33,701 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers upper mounting brackets corroded/cracked but shock absorbers still secure

engine sump rusty

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2015 33,701 miles

both rear shock absorbers upper mounting brackets corroded/cracked but shock absorbers still secure

engine sump rusty

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2014 30,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 30,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 19,405 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2011 14,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,198 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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SV57 FPG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 SV57 FPG, 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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SV57 FPG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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