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VU08 ZXB

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,430 mi
Last recorded121,430 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 ZXB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 121,430 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 121,427 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,357 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 111,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 102,245 miles

rear belts not checked no access

Fail 3 Apr 2019 102,245 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a))

rear belts not checked no access

Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,790 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 99,790 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,038 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,181 miles

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

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 22 Dec 2015 78,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,302 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Mar 2012 33,186 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,186 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,173 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 21,173 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)

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 ZXB is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VU08 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

VU08 ZXB is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 ZXB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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