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VA08 KWN

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,605 mi
Last recorded86,605 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 KWN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 86,605 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 76,396 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 76,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 67,305 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,944 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 57,944 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 47,618 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 37,011 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,711 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,552 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,932 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 16,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KWN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA08 KWN, 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 KWN registered?

VA08 KWN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is VA08 KWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA08 KWN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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