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VE08 OSP

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,334 mi
Last recorded77,334 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OSP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 77,334 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 71,409 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Under surface corrosion all around

Pass 18 Jul 2023 52,912 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 52,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,001 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,542 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 35,244 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 31,486 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 31,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,569 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and wear low on edges

Offside Front tyre worn low inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and wear low on edges

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 May 2016 24,152 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 20,260 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 18,247 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,541 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 14,243 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 11,941 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 OSP is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE08 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE08 OSP registered?

VE08 OSP is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is VE08 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 OSP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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