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SV08 VGA

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,004 mi
Last recorded86,004 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VGA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 86,004 miles

All suspension comp sub frame and axel and sills brake pipes ferrule undersealed

Brake pedal has slight travel

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2mm and 1mm edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 82,576 miles

Both head light lenses slightly hazed

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal slight travel

Fail 13 Mar 2024 82,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both head light lenses slightly hazed

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal slight travel

Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

foot brake pedal travel

Fail 17 Mar 2023 78,766 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

foot brake pedal travel

Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,479 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 73,479 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 68,861 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,450 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,295 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Feb 2017 50,753 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty unable to turn system on/off (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,892 miles

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,058 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,131 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,344 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,785 miles

heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2011 14,500 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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SV08 VGA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SV08 VGA, 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 SV08 VGA registered?

SV08 VGA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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