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WF08 VFR

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,338 mi
Last recorded160,338 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 160,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 157,501 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 155,086 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 155,027 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 146,654 miles

rear exhaust shield loose

slight play nsf lower ball joint

small oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2018 142,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 142,319 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 137,540 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 137,539 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,940 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 112,865 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak;osf drive shaft seal

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,768 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 69,582 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 VFR is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF08 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

WF08 VFR is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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