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UKZ 8203

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,830 mi
Last recorded111,830 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 8203
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 111,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2025 108,560 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 106,314 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 106,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2022 101,518 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,115 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,670 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,816 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2018 87,341 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Nearside front tyre has cut(s) on outer side wall.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,580 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 73,364 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,345 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,959 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 60,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 46,400 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 45,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S front tyre worn low 2.5mm Advise replace soon

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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UKZ 8203 is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc 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 UKZ 8203, 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 UKZ 8203 registered?

UKZ 8203 is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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