GBSW08SMX

MAZDA 2

2008 · BLACK · PETROL · 146,780 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-06-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-02-01● ULEZ Compliant

MOT History — 24 tests · 15 passed · 9 failed

PASS31 January 2026

146,780 mi

MINORHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

FAIL31 January 2026

146,780 mi

MINORHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PRSOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRSOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASS1 February 2025

143,753 mi

ADVISORYCoolant leak

FAIL1 February 2025

143,753 mi

PRSNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORYCoolant leak

PASS1 February 2024

141,168 mi

FAIL1 February 2024

141,168 mi

DANGEROUSFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOROffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJORNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

PASS2 February 2023

135,910 mi

PASS26 January 2022

119,405 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

FAIL17 January 2022

119,396 mi

MAJORNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOROffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJORNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJORRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJORWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASS23 June 2020

117,827 mi

PASS14 June 2019

113,856 mi

FAIL13 June 2019

113,850 mi

MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MAJOROffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOROffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MAJORRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUSNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

PASS15 June 2018

105,702 mi

PASS16 June 2017

97,533 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASS17 June 2016

88,119 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORYOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

FAIL17 June 2016

88,119 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORYOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
PRSNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRSOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PASS13 June 2015

79,549 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORYNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

FAIL13 June 2015

79,549 mi

FAILNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAILNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAILOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORYNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

PASS17 June 2014

73,860 mi

FAIL17 June 2014

73,858 mi

FAILOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

PASS10 July 2013

62,140 mi

ADVISORYOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAIL10 July 2013

62,140 mi

PRSNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRSOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORYOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASS12 July 2012

49,325 mi

USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

PASS26 July 2011

36,717 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: MAZDA
Model: 2
Colour: BLACK
Fuel type: PETROL
Engine: 1,498 cc
Year: 2008
First registered: 2008-07
CO₂ emissions: 140 g/km
Tax due: 2027-06-01
MOT expiry: 2027-02-01
Recorded mileage: 146,780 mi

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