MOT Status
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143,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Lower engine stabiliser bush worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front shock dust cover split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front shock dust cover split
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
aux drive belt perished
engine oil on min mark on dip stick
exhaust heatshield loose
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front brake discs slightly worn
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside 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
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (OUT OF WATER?) (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 MM (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 MM ( INNER EDGE ON ALL TYRES) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake pads approx 80-85% worn
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
front brake pads approx 70% worn
front tyres wearing on inner edges
slight wear on front brake discs
Both rear tyres low on edges (raised shoulder tyres) (195/45/16)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge and worn to 2.5mm (raised shoulder tyre) (195/45/16)
Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge and worn to 2.5mm (raised shoulder tyre) (195/45/16)
Both rear tyres low on edges (raised shoulder tyres) (195/45/16)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge and worn to 2.5mm (raised shoulder tyre) (195/45/16)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge and worn to 2.5mm (raised shoulder tyre) (195/45/16)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
windscreen chipped zone B
windscreen chipped zone B
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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VE08 XVL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 XVL, 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 XVL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 July 2008.
Is VE08 XVL safe to buy?
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