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DU08 VJJ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,730 mi
Last recorded105,730 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VJJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 105,730 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 105,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 99,988 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 1 May 2018 99,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing very thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 90,696 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush very very dangerous (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing very thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,556 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre tread pattern uneven

Fail 4 Apr 2016 80,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/rear tyre tread pattern uneven

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

n/s/rear child seat fitted on test

o/s/rear tyre tread pattern uneven

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 67,621 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on rear metal fuel pipe

Pass 23 Feb 2013 56,545 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 44,157 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,277 miles

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

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

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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DU08 VJJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DU08 VJJ, 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 VJJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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