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DA08 VRW

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,763 mi
Last recorded59,763 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VRW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 59,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 51,960 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 51,960 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,128 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 48,128 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing broken. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 48,125 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing broken. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 39,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 32,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,330 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 26,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Side repeater missing both front (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fan belt damaged

Front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,963 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 14,874 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,523 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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DA08 VRW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DA08 VRW, 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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DA08 VRW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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