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SY08 ULK

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,284 mi
Last recorded95,284 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 ULK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,284 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 95,284 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 87,013 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 82,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 82,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,256 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,223 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,794 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,769 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 ULK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULK, 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 ULK registered?

SY08 ULK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is SY08 ULK safe to buy?

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