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SY08 OSA

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,855 mi
Last recorded74,855 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OSA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2023 74,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded at join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill from centre to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill from centre to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded at join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full underside of vehicle has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 71,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre at mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump corroded and slightly leaking

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and on suspension components

Fail 24 Oct 2022 71,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting partially detached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre at mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump corroded and slightly leaking

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and on suspension components

Pass 22 Oct 2021 60,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 22 Oct 2021 60,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 43,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 37,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 37,648 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 30,041 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 30,041 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit, borderline

Pass 17 Oct 2016 22,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at edges stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at edges stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,718 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 16,708 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,960 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 OSA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OSA, 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 OSA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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