MOT Status
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127,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside dip beam image poor
Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear coil springs corroded
steering column knocking internally *requires attention*
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside [inner wall] front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside dip beam image poor
Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear coil springs corroded
steering column knocking internally *requires attention*
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside headlamp aim slightly poor
Oil leak, but not excessive from back of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering column knocking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Slight oil leak around sump
Steering column noisy/knocking
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Slight oil leak around sump
Steering column noisy/knocking
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear joint badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
knocking noise from steering column
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear joint badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
knocking noise from steering column
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear tyre starting to crack
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on the inner edge
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres starting to perish
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VK08 VJY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 VJY, 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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VK08 VJY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 April 2008.
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