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SW57 LSX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,450 mi
Last recorded59,450 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 LSX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 59,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 52,181 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 52,181 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,551 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked in front of driver. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 43,547 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked in front of driver. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 43,506 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

heat shield insecure and rattling

Pass 11 Dec 2019 41,646 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 37,293 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,309 miles

floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 31,041 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 29,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 27,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,999 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,506 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 20,177 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,392 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 17,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LSX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

SW57 LSX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is SW57 LSX safe to buy?

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