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SY08 UKX

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,645 mi
Last recorded138,645 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 138,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 128,051 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 128,047 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear at bulkhead. Leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 120,626 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 120,618 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2020 117,526 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Under seal preventing proper inspection.

Fail 25 May 2020 117,526 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Under seal preventing proper inspection.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,694 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,940 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,618 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,139 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,231 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,455 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded badly !

Fail 30 Mar 2011 28,928 miles

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

front brake discs worn !

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,928 miles

front brake discs worn !

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 UKX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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