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2008 MAZDA 2
General Information
- Registration FE08DXR
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 2
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1348cc
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- Expired 22 Aug 2024
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,513 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2024 5 Jun 202618 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
18 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,401 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp glasses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp glasses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
13 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,793 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- o/s/f tyre cracking on tread area
- headlamp glasses deteriorated
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine porous sump,oil filter? (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- o/s/f tyre cracking on tread area
- headlamp glasses deteriorated
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,386 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,356 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
26 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,860 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,445 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018 5 Jun 20261 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,563 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres getting low 2/3mm
- slight movement in both shocker top mounts
27 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,283 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016 5 Jun 202617 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,901 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2015 5 Jun 202617 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
27 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,201 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,706 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202628 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,085 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 5 Jun 202628 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,085 MI
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FE08DXR was registered on 2008-03-19
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