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SW08 KTU

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,200 mi
Last recorded91,200 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 KTU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,200 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,971 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 85,698 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at ends ….nearside rear at end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at repaired section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,717 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 77,717 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 24 May 2017 74,145 miles

Offside Front Slight play at offside front inner track rod/rack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack along treads

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and pitted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2017 74,145 miles

Offside Front Slight play at offside front inner track rod/rack

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack along treads

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and pitted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,208 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,208 miles

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

oil leak at engine sump

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,040 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,980 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,995 miles

nearside wiper poor condition

Fail 31 May 2013 42,995 miles

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

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

nearside wiper poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2012 35,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 27,432 miles

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

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

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 KTU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTU, 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 KTU registered?

SW08 KTU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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