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VN08 FJZ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,629 mi
Last recorded97,629 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 FJZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 97,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 97,629 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 95,461 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount adrift (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 92,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,757 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 87,631 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 8 May 2018 80,762 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 80,762 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn bald on inner edge and punctured (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge and punctured (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 73,241 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 73,708 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 65,072 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 65,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 56,112 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 48,091 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,906 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,056 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,254 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 30,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 30,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VN08 FJZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN08 FJZ, 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 VN08 FJZ registered?

VN08 FJZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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