MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,029 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
reverse switch leaking oil
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
reverse switch leaking oil
slight wear detected in steering
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres wearing on edges
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front tyres wearing on edges
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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VK08 TZE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 VK08 TZE, 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 TZE registered?
VK08 TZE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 April 2008.
Is VK08 TZE safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK08 TZE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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