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X12 LSJ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,090 mi
Last recorded75,090 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 LSJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 75,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 75,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 73,186 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 73,186 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 69,437 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 69,437 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 68,610 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 68,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 66,665 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 May 2022 66,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,901 miles

Nearside front tyre nearing limit

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,338 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jun 2020 56,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 May 2019 53,490 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 50,901 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,545 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,508 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perished

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished

Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 35,280 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,627 miles

Nearside front tyre worn 3mm

Offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall - no cords

Offside headlamp full of moisture

Pass 14 Jun 2013 23,631 miles

All tyres perished

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nail in offside rear tyre

Water ingress to offside headlamp unit

Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,821 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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X12 LSJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X12 LSJ, 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 X12 LSJ registered?

X12 LSJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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