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VN08 FKG

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,406 mi
Last recorded128,406 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 FKG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 128,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 122,041 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 122,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,750 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 114,750 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 107,821 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 101,218 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 100,065 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 97,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged.

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 97,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged.

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,142 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 95,142 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre cracking at base of tread

Rear brake application has an imbalance of 25% it is recommended that the braking system be inspected

Fail 6 Apr 2018 91,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking at base of tread

Rear brake application has an imbalance of 25% it is recommended that the braking system be inspected

Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,950 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,311 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 76,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre tread low/scrubbed on inner edge

nearside rear tyre badly out of shape

offside front tyre has a nail in it/scrubbed on inner edge

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 23 Apr 2015 68,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre tread low/scrubbed on inner edge

nearside rear tyre badly out of shape

offside front tyre has a nail in it/scrubbed on inner edge

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

screen blades smear slightly

Fail 24 Apr 2013 49,379 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,379 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,757 miles

N/S/R tyre has damage to the outer side wall, not down to the chords

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre has damage to the outer side wall not down to the chords

Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,757 miles

N/S/R tyre has damage to the outer side wall, not down to the chords

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R tyre has damage to the outer side wall not down to the chords

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FKG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FKG, 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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VN08 FKG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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