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T7 FRS

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,568 mi
Last recorded91,568 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 FRS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 91,568 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 85,421 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 85,421 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,488 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,408 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,193 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,679 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 54,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing signs of wearing out of shape and slight perishing. 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing signs of wearing out of shape and slight perishing. 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 44,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges and is starting to perish

Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,139 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 32,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,428 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

very small leak from o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,359 miles

front tyres starting to get low on inner edges

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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T7 FRS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 T7 FRS, 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 T7 FRS registered?

T7 FRS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is T7 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T7 FRS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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