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VE08 XVN

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,263 mi
Last recorded64,263 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 XVN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 64,263 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 58,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 54,184 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 49,892 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 46,005 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 43,265 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,524 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 35,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,342 miles

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,661 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,065 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,489 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,481 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 18,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,207 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 XVN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VE08 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

VE08 XVN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is VE08 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 XVN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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