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SW08 JVH

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,982 mi
Last recorded98,982 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 JVH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,982 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,160 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE CHASSIS LEGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis leg at spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 90,155 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached ALLOY MOUNTING CORRODED (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG SPRING MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG AT SPING MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE CHASSIS LEGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,662 miles

Vehicle underneath has applied protection

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 81,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underneath has applied protection

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,372 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 74,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FULL CILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FULL CILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,583 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,905 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 53,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,827 miles

ends of most brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,202 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 44,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,232 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,245 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 37,950 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,873 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,638 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 30,638 miles

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

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 JVH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JVH, 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 JVH registered?

SW08 JVH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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