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AV57 VWJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,346 mi
Last recorded104,346 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 VWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 104,346 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 99,094 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 95,001 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 95,001 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,860 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,645 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 82,645 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,775 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2013 59,803 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 59,803 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,675 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,220 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 36,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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AV57 VWJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV57 VWJ, 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 AV57 VWJ registered?

AV57 VWJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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