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SW57EFU
2008 MAZDA 2
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1348cc
General Information
- Registration SW57EFU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 2
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1348cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
12
Passes
11
Failures
52.17%
Pass Rate
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102 Total Defects Recorded
6 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,872 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside undersealed not allowing proper inspection.
- Rear axle has been welded which could affect rigidity.
- Slight oil leak.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Underside undersealed not allowing proper inspection.
- Slight oil leak.
- Rear axle has been welded which could affect rigidity.
15 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,886 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle under sealed (unable to fully inspect)
- Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,886 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle under sealed (unable to fully inspect)
- Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,526 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
17 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 93,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
6 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,871 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust heat shield loose
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust heat shield loose
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,285 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
- both rear tyres have cracks on tread
2 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- both rear tyres have cracks on tread
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,701 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2018 16 Jun 20268 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,295 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,641 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,641 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
29 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,815 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,815 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,621 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory 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)
27 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,508 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013 16 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
22 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,265 MI
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SW57EFU was registered on 2008-01-25
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