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SW08 HGM

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,464 mi
Last recorded109,464 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 HGM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 109,464 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front Both Ferrule's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Pipe Ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside And Offside Rear Lower Mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 100,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 92,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 85,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear 22% Imbalance Advise Brake Service !!! (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Bulb Connections Corroded !!!! (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 85,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear 22% Imbalance Advise Brake Service !!! (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Bulb Connections Corroded !!!! (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,502 miles

engine oil sump corroded & weeping oil

Fail 4 Mar 2015 82,502 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil sump corroded & weeping oil

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,961 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 70,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,903 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,696 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 46,696 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 42,471 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 HGM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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