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V2 OWE

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,384 mi
Last recorded104,384 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 OWE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 104,384 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 104,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 103,554 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 101,469 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 99,432 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 99,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 92,547 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 92,547 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,473 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,995 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,318 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,333 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 62,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,719 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2014 49,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,590 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,225 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 28,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 28,429 miles

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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V2 OWE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V2 OWE, 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 V2 OWE registered?

V2 OWE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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