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SW08 KTX

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,104 mi
Last recorded107,104 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 KTX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 107,104 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 107,103 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,517 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,999 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 93,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,878 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Sump rusted and slightly damp

Under covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2020 69,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sump rusted and slightly damp

Under covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,052 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 59,493 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,461 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,995 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,281 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slightly long travel in brake pedal . may require adjustment or repair on brake components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 28,477 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 28,477 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,464 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 KTX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

SW08 KTX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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