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VA57 KPO

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,943 mi
Last recorded123,943 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 KPO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 123,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,785 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,508 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 84,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,662 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 63,152 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,442 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,344 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 51,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,076 miles

All four tyres cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,023 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,145 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,869 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,712 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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VA57 KPO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KPO, 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 KPO registered?

VA57 KPO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is VA57 KPO safe to buy?

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