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VK08 LKJ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,036 mi
Last recorded89,036 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 LKJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 89,036 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 86,969 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 84,664 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 77,705 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 77,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 71,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 67,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 60,434 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 60,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 49,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,399 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 39,399 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 34,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,224 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,276 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,446 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 17,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre bold on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,956 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 10,849 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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VK08 LKJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK08 LKJ, 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 VK08 LKJ registered?

VK08 LKJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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