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TEZ 7158

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,144 mi
Last recorded117,144 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 7158
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 117,144 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 116,660 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 112,432 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 112,385 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 107,574 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 107,574 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 103,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 94,302 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 82,051 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,027 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,481 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 58,703 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 51,763 miles

N\S\F inner track rod has slight play

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2014 51,620 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,995 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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TEZ 7158 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 TEZ 7158, 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 TEZ 7158 registered?

TEZ 7158 is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is TEZ 7158 safe to buy?

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