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SY08 OSE

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,656 mi
Last recorded101,656 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OSE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,656 miles

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

Headlamps deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside and offside rear outer sills soft

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,140 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension has surace rust

Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock mount corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 87,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock mount corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 80,873 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 80,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front exhaust gases leaking at engine

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,038 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 71,916 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached mounting bracket (2.7.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,919 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,706 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,248 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,808 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,907 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 OSE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSE, 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 OSE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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