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VO08 NWF

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,607 mi
Last recorded99,607 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 NWF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 99,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 88,954 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 88,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 80,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,359 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s flexi end in and out (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 70,882 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s front to rear cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 70,882 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s front to rear cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,553 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 65,466 miles

Rear exhaust shield slightly insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2020 65,464 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust shield slightly insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2019 61,734 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,826 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 57,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,776 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,166 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 39,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,210 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 27,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,573 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 21,033 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,443 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 NWF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO08 NWF, 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 NWF registered?

VO08 NWF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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