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VK08 LKL

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,989 mi
Last recorded54,989 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 LKL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 54,989 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 105,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 53,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 51,180 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 49,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 47,815 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,949 miles

Both rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2018 38,943 miles

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

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

Both rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,395 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 28,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,782 miles

nsr and osr tyres small cracks in side walls due to age

Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,168 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 11,682 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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VK08 LKL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LKL, 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 VK08 LKL registered?

VK08 LKL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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