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VU08 ZXK

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,511 mi
Last recorded117,511 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 ZXK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 117,511 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 117,511 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH . (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Upper BOTH . ANTIROLL BAR LINKS CATCH MOUNT AREA .

Pass 23 Jul 2025 114,749 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO SOME SUSPENSION COMPONENTS , AGED ,

Pass 18 Jul 2024 111,891 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,797 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 97,168 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 93,608 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 88,628 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise attention/inspection.

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

Offside Front drivers seat base pad loose(seat is secure)

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,365 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,093 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 50,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 22,890 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,830 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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VU08 ZXK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 VU08 ZXK, 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 VU08 ZXK registered?

VU08 ZXK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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