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VN08 RVO

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,033 mi
Last recorded74,033 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 RVO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,033 miles

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))

o/s/f tyre wall worn

Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,214 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 69,212 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,614 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,267 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 59,764 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 57,005 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body showing corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2020 57,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body showing corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 54,488 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 51,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

corrosion underbody

Fail 15 May 2018 51,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

corrosion underbody

Pass 19 May 2017 48,558 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 48,558 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 42,945 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,953 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 32,357 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 32,335 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2013 27,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2013 27,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 22,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

lip on front brake discs

sidewall of nearside rear tyre damaged

Pass 11 May 2011 15,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 RVO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN08 RVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN08 RVO registered?

VN08 RVO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is VN08 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 RVO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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