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VX08 VFW

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,694 mi
Last recorded109,694 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VFW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 109,694 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace when pads worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace when pads worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,786 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 104,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 97,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,063 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 80,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,905 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,711 miles

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 18 Oct 2018 59,098 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 59,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,721 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,698 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 48,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,662 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,035 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Repair on offside rear inner tyre tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,811 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper split

rear tyres are out of shape

nearside front tyre is bold at inner edge

offside front tyre is bold at inner edge

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 VFW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX08 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

VX08 VFW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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