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8888 MV

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,195 mi
Last recorded50,195 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8888 MV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 50,195 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 50,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 41,921 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 41,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Feb 2024 33,815 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 33,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 23,762 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2023 23,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 20,755 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 20,614 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 20,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 20,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 20,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 19,866 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 19,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,474 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 18,894 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 18,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 16,817 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,319 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,275 miles

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

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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8888 MV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 8888 MV, 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 8888 MV registered?

8888 MV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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