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2008 MAZDA 2
General Information
- Registration SW57LSY
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 2
- Year 2008
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- Expires 01 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,048 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 139,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near exhaust back box (Marked yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (marked yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill jacking point (marked yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill jacking point (mark yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,372 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,528 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,934 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,061 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,031 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- under body has surface
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,031 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- under body has surface
- Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
27 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,351 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,497 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2020 12 Jun 20264 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,467 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,556 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
10 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,049 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front slight play steering arm
- Rear both rear tyres perished / cracked
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front tyre near limit / sidewall slight damage
4 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear both rear tyres perished / cracked
- Nearside Front tyre near limit / sidewall slight damage
- Offside Front slight play steering arm
6 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,631 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
6 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,223 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2015 12 Jun 20264 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,543 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
5 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,302 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
4 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 37,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,403 MI
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SW57LSY was registered on 2008-01-10
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