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VK08 TZF

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,555 mi
Last recorded121,555 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 TZF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 121,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 105,820 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre worn patchy

both front tyres starting to perish in treads

Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,064 miles

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

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,327 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,414 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 60,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres unevenly worn and perished/cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,757 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,909 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perrishing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 32,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres perrishing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,165 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 7,613 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 TZF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 TZF, 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 TZF registered?

VK08 TZF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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