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VA08 OSP

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,823 mi
Last recorded138,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 OSP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 138,823 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 138,820 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 126,235 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 126,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 116,493 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 107,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 107,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 101,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 95,967 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 88,785 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 May 2020 88,742 miles

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

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))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 83,080 miles

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2018 76,369 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,520 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,625 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 61,625 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres worn low on insides and perished

Fail 9 Aug 2013 47,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres worn low on insides and perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,955 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and sidewall damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,798 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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VA08 OSP is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA08 OSP, 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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VA08 OSP is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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