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V333 RDO

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV333 RDO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 102,346 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 102,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 96,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 92,168 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above axle in clip corroding ()

Rear axle mounting point corroded but not excessive

Fail 2 Dec 2022 87,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above axle in clip corroding ()

Rear axle mounting point corroded but not excessive

Pass 20 Dec 2021 83,083 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering rack offside front

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,547 miles

Central Rear brake pipe corroded (at axle bend )

Central Rear fuel pipe corroded (in clip at axle)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 74,561 miles

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Brake Pipe Centre to Rear (across Floor pan) has slight corrosion

Offside Steering inner joint has play

Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,744 miles

Offside Front Headlight deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,530 miles

OSF Headlight deteriorated but not effecting beam image

Fail 2 Aug 2017 62,530 miles

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

OSF Headlight deteriorated but not effecting beam image

Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,423 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,442 miles

slight play to offside inner track rod joint

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,341 miles

nsf tyre bald inner edge

osf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,953 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,686 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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V333 RDO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V333 RDO, 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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V333 RDO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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