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VA08 GXC

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,122 mi
Last recorded104,122 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 GXC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 104,122 miles

rear axle corroded

rear of chassis corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 104,121 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

rear axle corroded

rear of chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 102,335 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,957 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres very low on pressure. blown up to 35 psi

Fail 14 Jan 2019 90,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,288 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,932 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,592 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 56,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 40,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 28,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,503 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 15,340 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 11,843 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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VA08 GXC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA08 GXC, 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 VA08 GXC registered?

VA08 GXC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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