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2008 MAZDA 2
General Information
- Registration SL08EEN
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 2
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 16 Jul 2025
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,042 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- general heavy corrosion at rear
- damage to o s r door and wheel arch
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 159,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- general heavy corrosion at rear
- damage to o s r door and wheel arch
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,810 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- general heavy corrosion at rear
- front sub frame mounts corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- front sub frame mounts corroded
- general heavy corrosion at rear
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
15 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,902 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2024 9 Jun 202616 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,406 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,325 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 139,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill 2hr (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill 2hr (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,261 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Requires Attention!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Requires Attention!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,655 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020 9 Jun 202624 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Burst during brake test due to excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,647 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,647 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,285 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
23 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14 (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
24 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,235 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2017 9 Jun 202624 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/5515 slick on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY worn on inner edge and feathering (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,701 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2016 9 Jun 20265 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,403 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2015 9 Jun 20265 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
27 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,512 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2014 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,019 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,654 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2012 9 Jun 202630 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 20,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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SL08EEN was registered on 2008-05-02
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