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SW57 EFU

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

98,872 mi
Last recorded98,872 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 EFU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 98,872 miles

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

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

Rear axle has been welded which could affect rigidity.

Slight oil leak.

Underside undersealed not allowing proper inspection.

Fail 6 Oct 2023 99,872 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle has been welded which could affect rigidity.

Slight oil leak.

Underside undersealed not allowing proper inspection.

Fail 15 Jun 2023 99,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Jun 2022 94,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 14 Jun 2022 94,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,526 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 93,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,871 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 88,865 miles

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

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,285 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks on tread

Fail 2 Feb 2018 79,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have cracks on tread

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,701 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,295 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 57,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 49,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,815 miles

Heat sheild above rear section of exhaust inscure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 43,815 miles

Heat sheild above rear section of exhaust inscure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,621 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 37,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,508 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 30,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 22,265 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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SW57 EFU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 EFU, 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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SW57 EFU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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