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VU08 YWK

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,736 mi
Last recorded68,736 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 YWK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 68,736 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 68,736 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,229 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,133 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2016 46,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 39,362 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 17,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2011 12,843 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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VU08 YWK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU08 YWK, 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 VU08 YWK registered?

VU08 YWK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 YWK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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