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VO08 XOB

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,655 mi
Last recorded87,655 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XOB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 87,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,163 miles

both plastic head lamp lenses faded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,220 miles

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

Nail in tyre Both rear ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 73,933 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))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 73,905 miles

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

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp temp repair

Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,841 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,842 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 57,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edge's cracking and damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edge's and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,291 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking on tread,o/s rear nail in tread.

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 33,592 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,484 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,343 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,493 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,354 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 XOB is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VO08 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

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

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