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2008 MAZDA 2
General Information
- Registration SL08YFA
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 2
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1349cc
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- Expires 22 May 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 113,046 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2027 12 Jun 202614 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 113,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front headlights faded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,649 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Engine sump corroded and leaking
8 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 104,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Holed rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine sump corroded and leaking
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
30 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,098 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,168 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,315 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2021 12 Jun 202611 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,094 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,745 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,611 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2018 12 Jun 202620 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- Offside head lamp glass frosty (immage still ok)
- Oil leak sump corroded
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,916 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Under tray fitted to vehicle.
- Sump corroded has misting of oil.
- Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe slightly damaged both rear section of main. (2.2.D.2b)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,940 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 12 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,940 MI
12 Jun 202623 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,762 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2015 12 Jun 202623 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,762 MI
12 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,020 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,294 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013 12 Jun 202617 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,294 MI
12 Jun 202619 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,930 MI
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SL08YFA was registered on 2008-05-27
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