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2008 MAZDA 2
General Information
- Registration SL08VRE
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 2
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1349cc
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- Expires 20 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 109,059 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
13 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,031 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- both rear under body sill rusty
19 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,156 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025 12 Jun 202615 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,460 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 92,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,020 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside lense. (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,871 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,060 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,956 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020 12 Jun 202619 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,354 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019 12 Jun 202610 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,637 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018 12 Jun 202620 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,705 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside wiper blade end split
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,181 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,166 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,239 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014 12 Jun 202631 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,218 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2013 12 Jun 20267 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,003 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2012 12 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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SL08VRE was registered on 2008-04-16
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