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SW57 EFH

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,917 mi
Last recorded108,917 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 EFH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 108,917 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Door mirror missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under side corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2022 108,917 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Door mirror missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under side corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 95,299 miles

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,719 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 88,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 82,047 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 82,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,329 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 72,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,410 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all vehicle components

washer fluid ran out whilst testing vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Small chunk out of sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,723 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 39,723 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ns / os (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 23,407 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 19,838 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 15,980 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 11,531 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SW57 EFH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW57 EFH, 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 SW57 EFH registered?

SW57 EFH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is SW57 EFH safe to buy?

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