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VK08 NWH

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,497 mi
Last recorded29,497 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 NWH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 29,497 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 28,728 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 28,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 27,361 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 26,125 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 26,125 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 25,088 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 24,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 22,906 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 21,119 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,837 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 16,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,558 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 13,945 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,030 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,784 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NWH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc 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 NWH, 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 NWH registered?

VK08 NWH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 NWH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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