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VA08 OSR

2008 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,488 mi
Last recorded134,488 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 OSR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 134,488 miles

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))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 134,481 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 125,386 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 120,393 miles

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))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 120,393 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,794 miles

Offside Rear osr tyre worn unevenly on inner tread.

Fail 2 Aug 2019 114,792 miles

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

Offside Rear osr tyre worn unevenly on inner tread.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 110,393 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 110,393 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 105,451 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 105,382 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,234 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edged getting low 3mm

Fail 26 Aug 2016 100,234 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear number plate lamp dim

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,402 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,602 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 54,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 43,311 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 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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VA08 OSR is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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