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SW08 MTZ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,044 mi
Last recorded51,044 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 MTZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,044 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2017 50,936 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front brakes slight binding

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 50,918 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine management light staying on

front brake disc's corroded

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

offside front brake slightly binding

outer sills covered

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2014 35,313 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,689 miles

PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK INNER TIE ROD

Fail 29 May 2013 23,689 miles

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

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

PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK INNER TIE ROD

Pass 4 Jun 2012 18,475 miles

exaust rusty

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,166 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs worn0/s n/s/front0/s n/s b/hoses rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/f/r susp rusty/wear rack noisyMONITOR/

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 MTZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

SW08 MTZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SW08 MTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 MTZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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