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VK08 VJY

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,400 mi
Last recorded127,400 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VJY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 127,400 miles

Offside dip beam image poor

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

Rear coil springs corroded

steering column knocking internally *requires attention*

Fail 6 Oct 2025 127,399 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside [inner wall] front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside dip beam image poor

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

Rear coil springs corroded

steering column knocking internally *requires attention*

Pass 26 Sep 2024 118,976 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp aim slightly poor

Oil leak, but not excessive from back of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering column knocking

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak around sump

Steering column noisy/knocking

Fail 3 Oct 2023 110,477 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak around sump

Steering column noisy/knocking

Pass 18 Oct 2022 103,126 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear joint badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

knocking noise from steering column

Fail 11 Oct 2022 102,612 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear joint badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

knocking noise from steering column

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,962 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,700 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 81,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,966 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,527 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,501 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,523 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,143 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 VJY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VJY, 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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VK08 VJY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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