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VO08 NVL

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,100 mi
Last recorded24,100 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 NVL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 24,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 23,866 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 23,370 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 22,913 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 22,353 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,760 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 21,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 21,097 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2019 19,968 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2018 19,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,607 miles

front tyres developed cracks on tread

Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres have developed cracks

Pass 11 Mar 2013 12,192 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 12,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,218 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 10,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 8,196 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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VO08 NVL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VO08 NVL, 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 VO08 NVL registered?

VO08 NVL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is VO08 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 NVL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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