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2008 MAZDA 2
General Information
- Registration SL08WJO
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 2
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- Expires 21 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,508 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2026 11 Jun 202617 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,109 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2025 11 Jun 202616 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
15 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,205 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 124,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 pipes in clip area (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
22 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,952 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2023 11 Jun 202622 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
10 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,746 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2022 11 Jun 202610 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- heat shield loose
13 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,832 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to front (1.1.11 (c))
12 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to front (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,002 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019 11 Jun 202620 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,398 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- travel on foot brake
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- travel on foot brake
12 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,415 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202615 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,112 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,000 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202610 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,771 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,052 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202616 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,011 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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SL08WJO was registered on 2008-04-23
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