2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · SW57 MLZ
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 143,659 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW57 MLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/01/2024
- 143,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW57 MLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (SW57 MLZ) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
SW57 MLZ Mileage History
- 18/01/2022124,800 mi
- 20/01/2022124,800 mi
- 09/01/2023131,520 mi+6,720 mi
- 19/01/2023131,522 mi+2 mi
- 15/01/2024143,659 mi+12,137 mi
Average of roughly 9,476 miles per year across 5 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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