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VA08 GZW

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,232 mi
Last recorded78,232 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 GZW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,232 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 78,228 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. Replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 73,689 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Stabiliser ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 73,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective Stabiliser ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 69,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,450 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,517 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 54,517 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,726 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 47,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,905 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 40,905 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,639 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,084 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 22,084 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,114 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,685 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,729 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 GZW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 VA08 GZW, 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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VA08 GZW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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