MOT Status
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118,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s [at base] (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s [at base] (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s & pattern's poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
various brake pipe's slight corrosion
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill [at rear] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s & pattern's poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
various brake pipe's slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak but not excessive
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak but not excessive
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres getting low.
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
os rear tyre starting to perish and crack
front tyres wearing on inner edges
os rear tyre slightly out of shape and starting to perish and crack
Child seat fitted to ns front not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front tyres wearing slightly on inner egdes
os rear tyre starting to perish and crack
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE08 ORV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 VE08 ORV, 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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VE08 ORV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2008.
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