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VN08 VZL

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,213 mi
Last recorded101,213 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 VZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 101,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 96,956 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 96,953 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 91,405 miles

damage to nsr and boot lid

Pass 15 Apr 2021 85,930 miles

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 13 Apr 2021 85,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 17 Apr 2020 81,667 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 81,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,473 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 75,463 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 67,903 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,840 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 47,878 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,671 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,844 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 29,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,943 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 VZL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

VN08 VZL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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