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MAZDA 22008 · 1.5L Petrol

LM08 ABZ

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2008 MAZDA 2 is a Petrol vehicle with a 1498cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 141,970.

MOT
Valid
Expires 22/09/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1498cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Mazda 2 presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 16 September 2025 at 141,970 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, with consecutive clean passes in September 2023 at 124,117 miles, September 2024 at 130,107 miles, and September 2025. The only anomaly appears on 17 August 2022, when the tester logged both a fail and a pass at 120,689 miles, each with no defects noted, indicating a non-mechanical or administrative irregularity rather than a worsening condition. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for an 18-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 120,689 miles in August 2022 to 124,117 by September 2023, a modest 3,428 miles over thirteen months. Annual distance then rose to 5,990 miles by September 2024 and 11,863 miles by September 2025, reflecting a gentle increase in recent use but remaining within expected bounds. No significant gaps exist in the supplied test schedule; the owner maintained annual examinations. The supplied records flag no recurring mechanical or structural faults, advisories, or consumable wear across the observed period. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-sensitive components that a clean MOT does not exempt. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, check brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and assess chassis and sills for corrosion given the vehicle's 2008 build. The exhaust emissions system passed but warrants a visual check for rust. Verify the circumstances of the 17 August 2022 dual fail-pass entry with DVLA or the testing station, as the absence of recorded defects suggests a procedural quirk. Otherwise, the documentary history implies conscientious annual testing and no evidence of skipped basic upkeep. Physical verification of tyre tread depth and wiper condition remains sensible despite no prior advisories.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Mazda 2 presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 16 September 2025 at 141,970 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, with consecutive clean passes in September 2023 at 124,117 miles, September 2024 at 130,107 miles, and September 2025. The only anomaly appears on 17 August 2022, when the tester logged both a fail and a pass at 120,689 miles, each with no defects noted, indicating a non-mechanical or administrative irregularity rather than a worsening condition. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for an 18-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 120,689 miles in August 2022 to 124,117 by September 2023, a modest 3,428 miles over thirteen months. Annual distance then rose to 5,990 miles by September 2024 and 11,863 miles by September 2025, reflecting a gentle increase in recent use but remaining within expected bounds. No significant gaps exist in the supplied test schedule; the owner maintained annual examinations. The supplied records flag no recurring mechanical or structural faults, advisories, or consumable wear across the observed period. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-sensitive components that a clean MOT does not exempt. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, check brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and assess chassis and sills for corrosion given the vehicle's 2008 build. The exhaust emissions system passed but warrants a visual check for rust. Verify the circumstances of the 17 August 2022 dual fail-pass entry with DVLA or the testing station, as the absence of recorded defects suggests a procedural quirk. Otherwise, the documentary history implies conscientious annual testing and no evidence of skipped basic upkeep. Physical verification of tyre tread depth and wiper condition remains sensible despite no prior advisories.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2008, this Mazda 2 with plate LM08 ABZ has undergone 5 MOT inspections since August 2022.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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