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DA08 WKV

2008 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,473 mi
Last recorded122,473 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 WKV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 122,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 110,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2017 110,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,773 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2015 95,530 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 60,883 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,398 miles

oily underside of engine

Fail 14 Oct 2014 75,398 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak underside of engine

Pass 14 Dec 2013 67,161 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 67,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,596 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 WKV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WKV, 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 DA08 WKV registered?

DA08 WKV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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