MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s at flex (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s n/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s at flex (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s n/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle below both rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
outer side skirts fitted
Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens in poor condition (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens in poor condition (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle below both rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
outer side skirts fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area around all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
under body covers fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area around all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
under body covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill backings areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill backings areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
outer sill covers fitted
Front brake discs worn
Offside Front inner rack end slight play
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front inner rack end slight play
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake shoes squeaking
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)
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DU08 VGX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 DU08 VGX, 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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DU08 VGX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2008.
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