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SW08 JVM

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,576 mi
Last recorded106,576 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 JVM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 106,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body and sill areas has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2026 106,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body and sill areas has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2024 103,296 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 102,220 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 95,780 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 88,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 88,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,124 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

exhaust blowing

Fail 13 Oct 2020 83,094 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

exhaust blowing

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,281 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 75,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracks (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracks (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,351 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,359 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,638 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 50,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure two tears in outer tyre wall into cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,713 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,519 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 May 2014 33,666 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 10 May 2013 29,572 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 29,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 23,433 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 17,124 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 JVM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW08 JVM, 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 JVM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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