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VX08 UGE

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,678 mi
Last recorded106,678 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 UGE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 106,678 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 97,674 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 97,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,217 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,438 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 75,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 63,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,388 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,006 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,495 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 49,493 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 44,378 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 44,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 39,210 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 39,210 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 32,618 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 32,618 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 22,218 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 16,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Dec 2012 12,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perrished & cracking in treaded area

Fail 15 Feb 2012 10,759 miles

All tyres cracking within the tread.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 10,759 miles

All tyres cracking within the tread.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,474 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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VX08 UGE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VX08 UGE, 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 VX08 UGE registered?

VX08 UGE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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