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VN08 PUY

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,075 mi
Last recorded109,075 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 PUY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 109,075 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 109,075 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,987 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 106,986 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 96,544 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

air con pipe broken under bonnet

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,287 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 86,287 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,313 miles

Edgewear On Both Inner Front Tyre Treads

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 48,397 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2014 48,397 miles

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

rear wiper split osf smear

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,532 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 25,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,992 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,757 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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VN08 PUY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PUY, 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 PUY registered?

VN08 PUY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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