MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
O/s/r tyre bold on inner edge
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
O/s/r tyre bold on inner edge
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear osr tyre worn unevenly on inner tread.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear osr tyre worn unevenly on inner tread.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside o/s headlamp lens slightly damaged
Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside o/s headlamp lens slightly damaged
Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edged getting low 3mm
Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edged getting low 3mm
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Sidelamp (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side rear number plate lamp dim
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA08 OSR is a 2008 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 OSR, 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 OSR registered?
VA08 OSR is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 August 2008.
Is VA08 OSR safe to buy?
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