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VN08 PVW

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,325 mi
Last recorded84,325 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 PVW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 84,325 miles

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

Nearside Front tyres low . front innner pads low .

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

covers on sills uinner and outer sills both sides.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 81,643 miles

Front bumper incecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 81,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front bumper incecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,072 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 76,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,662 miles

slight damage to off side front alloy inner edge

two nails in near side rear tyre one nail in off side rear tyre both tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 17 Oct 2017 70,573 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight damage to off side front alloy inner edge

two nails in near side rear tyre one nail in off side rear tyre both tyres cracking on side walls

near side front wheel not lining up with off side wheel pulling to left on road test

Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,415 miles

near side front wheel stiff to turn

off side front tyre cut on outter side wall

Fail 7 Nov 2016 64,407 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

near side front wheel stiff to turn

off side front tyre cut on outter side wall

Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,061 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 57,782 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 52,092 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,456 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 49,424 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2012 37,248 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 26,955 miles

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

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

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 PVW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol 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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

VN08 PVW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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