2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · CU08 DVR
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 96,674 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU08 DVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 96,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU08 DVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (CU08 DVR) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
CU08 DVR Mileage History
- 28/03/202485,191 mi
- 24/03/202589,573 mi+4,382 mi
- 28/03/202589,585 mi+12 mi
- 26/03/202696,674 mi+7,089 mi
- 26/03/202696,674 mi
Average of roughly 5,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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