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V1 KUU

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,060 mi
Last recorded115,060 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 KUU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 115,060 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,681 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 104,325 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,230 miles

Offside Front wing damage

Fail 29 Nov 2022 98,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing damage

Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,178 miles

Offside Front door and wing damage

Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,949 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,658 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 70,658 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre lumpy

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre lumpy

Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 54,355 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,780 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,313 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 42,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 30,917 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,882 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 19,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,853 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 9,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V1 KUU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 V1 KUU, 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 V1 KUU registered?

V1 KUU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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