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VN08 RVF

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 RVF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 101,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded, but not seriously weakened

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 May 2024 98,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 95,626 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 150,032 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

axle corrosion

underneath corrosion

Pass 10 May 2021 84,032 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 84,031 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf and osf rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 18 May 2020 79,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing slightly on both edges

Pass 18 May 2019 75,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroding

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 May 2018 71,118 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 71,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 64,102 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 17 May 2017 64,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn to approx 2mm

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 52,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 30 Apr 2015 52,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 3 May 2014 41,811 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)

front brake discs slight wear

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

offside rear tyre wearing edges and slight distortion

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 9,326 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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VN08 RVF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 VN08 RVF, 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 VN08 RVF registered?

VN08 RVF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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