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A5 WDJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,704 mi
Last recorded40,704 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WDJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,704 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 40,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread....185/55/15...Tyre been run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Advise replacement (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,192 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,134 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,467 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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A5 WDJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 63,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 WDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 WDJ registered?

A5 WDJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is A5 WDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 WDJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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