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VE08 ORV

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,248 mi
Last recorded118,248 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 ORV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 118,248 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s [at base] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 118,248 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s [at base] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 112,733 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 112,733 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 108,201 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s & pattern's poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various brake pipe's slight corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2023 108,114 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill [at rear] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s & pattern's poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various brake pipe's slight corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,481 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 104,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,594 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 97,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,830 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 87,496 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,105 miles

both front tyres getting low.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,808 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,885 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 62,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

os rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,080 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

os rear tyre slightly out of shape and starting to perish and crack

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,639 miles

Child seat fitted to ns front not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing slightly on inner egdes

os rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,291 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,983 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 33,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,003 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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VE08 ORV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VE08 ORV, 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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VE08 ORV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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