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AO08 VNG

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,186 mi
Last recorded108,186 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VNG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 108,186 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 108,186 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 100,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 100,536 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,306 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 83,306 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 71,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,469 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Aug 2017 65,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect temporary repair (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Aug 2016 56,959 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,215 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outdide edge. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. Slight roughness to nearside rear wheel bearing.

4. Nearside rear tyre becoming perished.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,970 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,473 miles

1/ both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,414 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,398 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,594 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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AO08 VNG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO08 VNG, 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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AO08 VNG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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