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UKZ 4931

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,516 mi
Last recorded140,516 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 4931
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 140,516 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 136,585 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 145,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 131,532 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 126,308 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 122,469 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 122,469 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 117,750 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 117,750 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,149 miles

Offside Front seat plate

Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,331 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 80,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 62,798 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,593 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 59,593 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 56,251 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 46,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 46,396 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,904 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 39,904 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UKZ 4931 is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UKZ 4931, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UKZ 4931 registered?

UKZ 4931 is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is UKZ 4931 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKZ 4931 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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