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VC08 GVC

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,375 mi
Last recorded57,375 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC08 GVC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 57,375 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 51,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 45,741 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 39,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 39,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 33,502 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear heatshield loose

Pass 29 Jul 2021 28,365 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2020 28,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES TREAD LOW INNER AND OUTER EDGES SIDEWALLS CRACKING 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front SLIGHT NOISE BACK PLATE

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR LOWER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS CRACKING 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 27,729 miles

Rear Undertray likely to become detached HEATSHIELD (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES TREAD LOW INNER AND OUTER EDGES SIDEWALLS CRACKING 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front SLIGHT NOISE BACK PLATE

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR LOWER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS CRACKING 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 25,412 miles

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

Front tyres beginning to crack/split within the tread pattern

Fail 11 Apr 2018 25,412 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Front tyres beginning to crack/split within the tread pattern

Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,230 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,340 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,392 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,395 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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VC08 GVC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VC08 GVC, 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 VC08 GVC registered?

VC08 GVC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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