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VE08 XJO

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,209 mi
Last recorded105,209 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 XJO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 105,209 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 96,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp slightly misted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,242 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills bubbling with corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2022 89,242 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills bubbling with corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2021 83,190 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,508 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,786 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,965 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 68,965 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter body (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 54,930 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 49,341 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 41,891 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 41,879 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,259 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 28,322 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,578 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,264 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 XJO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 VE08 XJO, 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 VE08 XJO registered?

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

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