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SY58 SXZ

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,794 mi
Last recorded97,794 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 SXZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,794 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 97,778 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,804 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 89,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,450 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 75,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 2 Nov 2018 75,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 66,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,591 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 60,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,386 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 56,386 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,808 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,167 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 12,080 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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SY58 SXZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY58 SXZ, 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 SY58 SXZ registered?

SY58 SXZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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