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SY08 ELW

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,746 mi
Last recorded134,746 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 ELW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 134,746 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wing holed but structural rigidity not affected

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tires cracking but not to cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 120,535 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer seat belts in rear ()

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler neck ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside ()

Fail 24 Aug 2021 120,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At sill, within 300mm of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At sill, within 300mm of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer seat belts in rear ()

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler neck ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 117,201 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Aug 2020 117,200 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 51% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face rusty with imbalance across the axle of 51% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 113,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (main section). (1.1.11 (c))

Heatsheild insecure.

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 113,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (main section). (1.1.11 (c))

Heatsheild insecure.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 112,209 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2018 112,207 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 109,481 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

heat shield loose at exhaust

Fail 10 Aug 2016 103,793 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

heat shield loose at exhaust

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,204 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 87,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,417 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 69,417 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,995 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jul 2011 18,374 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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SY08 ELW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SY08 ELW, 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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SY08 ELW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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