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VK08 ZTG

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,339 mi
Last recorded131,339 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ZTG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 131,339 miles

Rear Inner both sills slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2026 131,339 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Inner both sills slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 129,085 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 129,085 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 126,495 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 122,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 122,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 112,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,480 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 97,480 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 71,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 65,767 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 65,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 51,747 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 43,297 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 35,674 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 31,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 27,264 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 23,360 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 19,415 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 ZTG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZTG, 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 ZTG registered?

VK08 ZTG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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