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VK08 SWV

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

80,018 mi
Last recorded80,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 SWV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 80,018 miles

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure Exhaust Heat Shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 80,017 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure Exhaust Heat Shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 75,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 26 Jun 2025 75,697 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Jun 2024 69,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 69,833 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 67,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2022 65,224 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 65,224 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,419 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 61,252 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2020 61,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,158 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 58,151 miles

Nearside Front small cut in side wall

Rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Fail 3 Jan 2018 58,151 miles

Nearside Front small cut in side wall

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,458 miles

management warning lamp illuminated on dash

near side rear tyre side wall damage

rear of exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2017 57,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

management warning lamp illuminated on dash

near side rear tyre side wall damage

rear of exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,551 miles

body mounted exhaust heat shield loose

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

headlamp aims on upper limit

imbalance between parking brakes

oil seepage

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,139 miles

offside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,780 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 44,779 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,848 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,316 miles

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

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

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 SWV 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 VK08 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

VK08 SWV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 SWV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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