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SW08 AZO

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 AZO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,893 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,892 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,845 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 82,845 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,188 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 78,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre on wear bars

o/s rear tyre on wear bars

Fail 28 Sep 2016 75,174 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre on wear bars

o/s rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,056 miles

under body cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 Oct 2015 69,056 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Oct 2014 61,633 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking

no oil in engine(topped up)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,880 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 22,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SW08 AZO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SW08 AZO, 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 SW08 AZO registered?

SW08 AZO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is SW08 AZO safe to buy?

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