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VK08 VJM

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,584 mi
Last recorded35,584 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VJM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 35,584 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 32,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 29,901 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 28,187 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 28,187 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 27,356 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 19 Sep 2020 27,008 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 26,099 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,015 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 16,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,250 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 11,149 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 8,551 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 6,843 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 5,434 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 VJM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

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

Is VK08 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 VJM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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