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SY08 ORZ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,687 mi
Last recorded88,687 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 ORZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 88,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded and leaking but not excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2026 88,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded and leaking but not excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2025 79,173 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 79,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 69,851 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 69,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 61,165 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Feb 2023 61,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 58,411 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 56,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 56,272 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 52,499 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,051 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,638 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,519 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 36,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,931 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 31,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,477 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 27,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,674 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 20,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,065 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 ORZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ORZ, 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 SY08 ORZ registered?

SY08 ORZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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