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VO08 VFP

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,645 mi
Last recorded140,645 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 VFP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 140,645 miles

Rear axl corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 140,643 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear axl corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2022 135,447 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Dec 2022 135,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 129,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear(big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 129,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear(big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 124,280 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 123,525 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 123,525 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 117,623 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 109,398 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod has slight play in ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre is bold on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 109,398 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod has slight play in ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre is bold on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 101,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,115 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 97,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords size185/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,460 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 83,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,765 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 70,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 56,636 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,636 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 31,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VO08 VFP is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VO08 VFP, 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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VO08 VFP is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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