2008 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · DE08 UUV
2008 Mazda 2 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 104,105 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE08 UUV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
- 104,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE08 UUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (DE08 UUV) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
DE08 UUV Mileage History
- 12/11/202189,619 mi
- 13/11/202189,625 mi+6 mi
- 17/02/202499,447 mi+9,822 mi
- 11/04/2025104,105 mi+4,658 mi
Average of roughly 4,247 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda 2 (DE)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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