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SY08 OSW

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,208 mi
Last recorded66,208 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OSW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 66,208 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 66,208 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,812 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 61,812 miles

Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,430 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,334 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 50,481 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 50,480 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,728 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,506 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,643 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,215 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OSW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,348cc petrol 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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

SY08 OSW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is SY08 OSW safe to buy?

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