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SW58 OBE

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,269 mi
Last recorded80,269 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 OBE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 80,267 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 75,933 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 75,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,615 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 68,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 62,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

small vibrations from n/s/f hub

under-trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

small vibrations from n/s/f hub

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,657 miles

front part of front to rear b/pipes corroded in clips

slight play o/s front hub

suspension components corroded

under side corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 50,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play o/s front hub

suspension components corroded

under side corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 43,338 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play o/s front hub

Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,615 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,159 miles

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in grease

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 12,126 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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SW58 OBE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW58 OBE, 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 SW58 OBE registered?

SW58 OBE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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