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SX57 BEU

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,867 mi
Last recorded106,867 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX57 BEU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 106,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 103,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,942 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 96,942 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 90,714 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes from master cylinder to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s steering rack ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 90,677 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes from master cylinder to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s steering rack ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 83,251 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 83,251 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,199 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 76,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,673 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Dec 2014 58,145 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 58,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,421 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 36,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2012 29,454 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,075 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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SX57 BEU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 SX57 BEU, 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 SX57 BEU registered?

SX57 BEU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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