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SC08ARO
2008 MAZDA 2
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1498cc
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- Registration SC08ARO
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 2
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
13
Passes
13
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,177 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED
- Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED
- Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,660 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023 13 Jun 202619 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 121,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
17 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,316 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022 13 Jun 202616 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,905 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Floor excessively deteriorated BOOT FLOOR (6.2.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH FRONTS (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,901 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at ends (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at ends (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,550 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2019 13 Jun 202614 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
15 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,528 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,666 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2017 13 Jun 202630 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
1 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,223 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016 13 Jun 20261 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,223 MI
13 Jun 20266 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,137 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015 13 Jun 20263 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
4 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,837 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014 13 Jun 202624 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,941 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,709 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2012 13 Jun 202627 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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SC08ARO was registered on 2008-05-30
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