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VK08 WFP

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,279 mi
Last recorded73,279 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 WFP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,279 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 65,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 58,253 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 58,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2015 50,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 42,394 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 42,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracvks in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 34,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks in front tyres.

cracks in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre iiner side wall cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,866 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,613 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 WFP is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 WFP registered?

VK08 WFP is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 WFP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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