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VK08 VDF

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,477 mi
Last recorded90,477 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VDF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 90,477 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 84,094 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2025 84,094 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 75,921 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 75,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 68,366 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 68,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2022 60,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 46,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 30,968 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,969 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,154 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 14,119 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 14,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 11,321 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 9,324 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 VDF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

VK08 VDF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 VDF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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