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SW08 OYX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,026 mi
Last recorded106,026 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 106,026 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 102,647 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 102,647 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,387 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 98,380 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 85,362 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mount corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber top mount corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,165 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 75,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 68,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

oil leak at engine sump pan

Pass 25 Jul 2015 68,751 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

oil leak at engine sump pan

Pass 19 Jul 2014 53,308 miles

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

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 24 Jul 2013 45,298 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,663 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 27,663 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OYX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OYX, 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 OYX registered?

SW08 OYX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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