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VK08 LJY

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,913 mi
Last recorded132,913 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 LJY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 132,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 123,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 114,643 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 106,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking oil [corroded] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 106,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking oil [corroded] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 99,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 99,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 94,761 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2020 90,680 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 84,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 77,822 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 77,822 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 70,856 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 66,599 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 66,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 57,393 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 24 May 2014 41,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2014 41,745 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,886 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 20,256 miles

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

offside front tyre pressure low....has caused shoulders to wear out....185/55/15..

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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VK08 LJY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VK08 LJY, 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 VK08 LJY registered?

VK08 LJY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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