2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · SC08 UPW
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 98,899 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC08 UPW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/09/2023
- 98,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC08 UPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (SC08 UPW) between July 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket fractured (1.1.15 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket fractured (1.1.15 (c))”; “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
SC08 UPW Mileage History
- 21/07/202293,303 mi
- 05/09/202293,349 mi+46 mi
- 05/09/202398,899 mi+5,550 mi
Average of roughly 4,974 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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