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SW08 DDE

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,124 mi
Last recorded81,124 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 DDE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 81,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill has been jacked up on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 81,124 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill has been jacked up on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,281 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 72,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,765 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2018 65,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

nearside rear tyre tread cracked/split

Pass 2 May 2017 55,211 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,200 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

offside rear tyre pressure visibly low

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 45,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 39,210 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,210 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,519 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

earth strap on engine broken

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,707 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 26,707 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,452 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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SW08 DDE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DDE, 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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SW08 DDE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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