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VE08 XVL

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,141 mi
Last recorded143,141 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 XVL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 143,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 141,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 137,689 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 132,867 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 129,989 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 129,989 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 126,493 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 123,888 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 123,888 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 123,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower engine stabiliser bush worn

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

Nearside Front shock dust cover split

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock dust cover split

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

aux drive belt perished

engine oil on min mark on dip stick

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 1 Jun 2018 110,129 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Jun 2018 110,129 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 May 2017 96,522 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 31 May 2017 96,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 86,961 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 86,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (OUT OF WATER?) (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 MM ( INNER EDGE ON ALL TYRES) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,501 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 48,968 miles

front brake pads approx 80-85% worn

Pass 21 Dec 2013 45,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads approx 70% worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 1 Dec 2012 34,102 miles

Both rear tyres low on edges (raised shoulder tyres) (195/45/16)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge and worn to 2.5mm (raised shoulder tyre) (195/45/16)

Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge and worn to 2.5mm (raised shoulder tyre) (195/45/16)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 34,102 miles

Both rear tyres low on edges (raised shoulder tyres) (195/45/16)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge and worn to 2.5mm (raised shoulder tyre) (195/45/16)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge and worn to 2.5mm (raised shoulder tyre) (195/45/16)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 25,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 30 Dec 2011 25,304 miles

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,170 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 XVL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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