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V19 SCT

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,608 mi
Last recorded167,608 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV19 SCT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 167,608 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 167,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2015 144,044 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 142,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside registration plate light dim

oil filter and sump porous

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 117,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

sump pan corroded and starting to leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,124 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 86,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,063 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,783 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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V19 SCT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V19 SCT, 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 V19 SCT registered?

V19 SCT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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