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AU08 VRW

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,151 mi
Last recorded69,151 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VRW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 69,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 67,635 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 64,488 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 62,675 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 60,708 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,455 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 58,443 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,069 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 54,196 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,323 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,292 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 43,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 37,266 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 32,447 miles

Front tyres low on edges

Off side rear tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 27,990 miles

Front and off side rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,195 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,748 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 18,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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AU08 VRW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU08 VRW, 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 AU08 VRW registered?

AU08 VRW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AU08 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 VRW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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