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VA57 FCD

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,076 mi
Last recorded145,076 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 FCD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 145,076 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/45/16 both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 139,106 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 134,548 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 134,548 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 125,854 miles

engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner outer edges 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 120,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front crossmember corroded

plastic under trays ftd

Pass 13 Jul 2020 112,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered slightly to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,744 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays ftd

under side showing corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,388 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,572 miles

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

items removed from windscreen view of the road

Fail 5 Jan 2018 94,560 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working both not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

items removed from windscreen view of the road

Pass 7 Jan 2017 87,136 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-Trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 76,033 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2016 76,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16/80w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16/80w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 64,056 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 64,051 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,860 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 46,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2012 33,121 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,826 miles

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

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

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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VA57 FCD is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VA57 FCD, 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 VA57 FCD registered?

VA57 FCD is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is VA57 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 FCD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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