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SW08 KTV

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,094 mi
Last recorded102,094 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 KTV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 102,094 miles

Off side door and quarter panel damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2025 102,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Off side door and quarter panel damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2024 96,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 96,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,896 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 90,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 86,961 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 86,961 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,351 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 68,351 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,702 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight stepping in tread 185/55/15

Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,060 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 63,055 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,906 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 54,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 47,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 43,189 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,152 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 36,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 33,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 May 2014 33,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 25,703 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 18,218 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 14,073 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 KTV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KTV, 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 KTV registered?

SW08 KTV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is SW08 KTV safe to buy?

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