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WF08 VFG

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,966 mi
Last recorded71,966 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VFG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 71,966 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,917 miles

both rear tyres/wheels misshaped

Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,668 miles

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

both rear wheels buckled

rear wiperblade rubber torn

Fail 26 May 2015 50,668 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear wheels buckled

rear wiperblade rubber torn

Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,729 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 37,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2013 25,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 18,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r wheel arch liner damaged & loose

Fail 17 May 2011 13,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 13,405 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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WF08 VFG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WF08 VFG, 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 WF08 VFG registered?

WF08 VFG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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