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VU08 ZXL

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,972 mi
Last recorded93,972 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 ZXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 93,972 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 93,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 86,792 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 86,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,878 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 66,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 66,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,578 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,270 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,542 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 40,581 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2017 37,209 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 32,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,352 miles

both rear tyres perishing & wearing on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,659 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,997 miles

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

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 ZXL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZXL, 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 VU08 ZXL registered?

VU08 ZXL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 ZXL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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