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VK08 ZSU

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,749 mi
Last recorded79,749 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ZSU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 79,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 79,744 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 78,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil sump corroded.

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 78,346 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil sump corroded.

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 76,509 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil sump corroded but not leaking

Fail 11 Jun 2024 76,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heatshield insecure (clips missing)

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (metal clip missing) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (metal clip missing) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil sump corroded but not leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2023 73,145 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 73,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2022 71,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,891 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 65,888 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,486 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 59,486 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 55,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 53,347 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 49,573 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 44,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 39,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 34,215 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 30,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 27,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2011 25,672 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE VERY CLOSE TO BEING ILLEGAL/ AND FOR SAFETY IN WET CONDITIONS SHOULD BE CHANGED NOW!

Fail 4 May 2011 25,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 ZSU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

VK08 ZSU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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