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SV08 VGG

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,802 mi
Last recorded120,802 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VGG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 120,802 miles

Nearside Front Clutch Hydraulic pipe leaking

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,800 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,817 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also in very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

both rear axle bushes in poor condition

clutch pipe corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2018 90,415 miles

Alternator belt cracked

Clutch slave pipe corroded

Front brake discs corroded pads staring to get low

Fuel pipe corroded

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F steel wheel buckled

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 81,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F steel wheel buckled

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,063 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,830 miles

engine sump beginning to corrode

nearside rear tyre cracking

various brake pipes corroded at ends

Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,264 miles

engine sump corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked and getting low on tread

various brake pipes beginning to corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,890 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,652 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,108 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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SV08 VGG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV08 VGG, 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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SV08 VGG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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